Method for Trans-Differentiating Non-Neuronal Cells into Neurons

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085284A1) from SHANGHAI GENEMAGIC BIOSCIENCES CO., LTD. for a method of trans-differentiating non-neuronal cells into neurons using specific regulators. The application was filed on August 30, 2023.

Stem cell-derived gastruloid model and construction method

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a stem cell-derived gastruloid model and its construction method. This model simulates early embryonic development and can be used for drug screening and safety testing, particularly for early pregnancy applications.

Patent Application: Culture Medium Production Using Microbial Co-Hydrolysis

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085281A1) detailing a method for producing culture medium through microbial co-hydrolysis of plant proteins. The application, filed on April 10, 2025, aims to improve soil and cultivation effects using waste seasoning.

Patent Application for Modified Microorganisms Consuming Xylose

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085280A1) for methods of modifying microorganisms to increase xylose consumption. The application, filed by MARA RENEWABLES CORPORATION, details processes for enhancing microbial growth on hemicellulosic carbohydrates.

Corynebacterium Mutant Strain for Enhanced L-Arginine or L-Citrulline Productivity

The USPTO has published a patent application by Daesang Corporation for a Corynebacterium mutant strain designed for enhanced L-arginine or L-citrulline productivity. The application details a method for producing these amino acids using the modified strain, which exhibits increased activity in the L-arginine biosynthesis pathway.

Genetically Modified Clostridium Acetobutylicum for Lignocellulosic Biomass

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085278A1) detailing genetically modified Clostridium acetobutylicum strains designed for efficient growth on lignocellulosic biomass. The application, filed by Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Toulouse, describes overexpressing specific operons to enhance biomass conversion for producing bulk chemicals like ethanol and butanol.

Patent Application for Microorganism and Ergothioneine Production

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085277A1) from Kureha Corporation detailing a novel microorganism and a method for producing ergothioneine. The application includes specific microorganism accessions and CPC classifications related to biotechnology and chemical synthesis.

Patent Application for Mycelium Substrate Preparation

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260085276A1) detailing means and methods for preparing a mycelium-colonized substrate. The application, filed on September 25, 2023, describes a method involving incubating a substrate with synthetic granulometry regulators and a solid-state mycelium bioreactor.

Patent Application for On-Board Lysis Capsule in Fluidic Cartridge

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085275A1) for an on-board lysis capsule designed for fluidic cartridges. The capsule contains beads and magnetic elements for cell lysis and may include an internal control for assay validation. The application was filed by Gen-Probe Incorporated.

Patent Application for Fermentation Process Standardization

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085274A1) from Precision Fermentation, Inc. The application details methods and systems for standardizing fermentation processes, including constructing baseline databases and initiating new process instances. This is a new patent application filing.