Human Subjects Research Database (HSRD)

The Human Subjects Research Database (HSRD) is an internet accessible database of all DOE research projects involving human participants since 2006. Data are reported to the HSRD annually for each human subjects research project that:

is funded by DOE
is conducted in DOE facilities
is performed by DOE or contractor employees or
includes current or former DOE or contractor personnel

Highlights

View all Highlights

Scientists engineered strains of Novosphingobium aromaticivorans to produce carotenoids, organic pigments that give carrots and salmon their colors and that are a popular nutritional supplement.

Multitasking Microbes Could Improve Biofuel Economics

Genetically modified bacteria brews two valuable products from underutilized plant fiber, potentially reducing fossil fuel use.

Artist’s representation of bacteriophages, the most abundant biological entities on earth. Researchers used a new CRISPR-based technology to characterize two model phages and demonstrate the potential to extend the approach to diverse phages.

Deciphering the Functions Encoded in Phage Genomes

Scientists create a genome-wide map of gene activity in bacteriophages.

Contact Human Subjects Protection Program

Address U.S. Department of Energy
SC-23/Germantown Building
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585