US Patent Issued to Emory University on June 3 for "Lactococcus bacteria and uses thereof" (Georgia Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 4 -- United States Patent no. 12,318,415, issued on June 3, was assigned to Emory University (Atlanta).

"Lactococcus bacteria and uses thereof" was invented by Rheinallt Jones (Atlanta) and Trevor Michael Darby (Atlanta).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This disclosure relates to methods of using beneficial bacteria such as, a Lactococcus lactis strain, to manage, treat, or prevent obesity, fatty liver disease, harmful ionizing radiation, and other conditions or aliments. In certain embodiments, the subject is at risk or, susceptible to, exhibiting symptoms of, or diagnosed with a disease or conditions disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, methods comprise administering...