Madison, Wisconsin Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
AmebaGone LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for groundbreaking work in microbial therapy. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11864559, titled ‘Therapeutic amoeba and uses thereof’, introduces a novel way to treat bacterial infections using naturally occurring, non-pathogenic amoebae.
This technology uses live amoebae that selectively consume harmful bacteria, offering an alternative to traditional antibiotics. It targets specific pathogens without harming beneficial microbes, making it especially valuable in fighting antibiotic-resistant infections.
The patent outlines therapeutic applications for agriculture, human health, and environmental cleanup. In one example, the amoebae can be applied directly to infected tissue or surfaces to reduce bacterial load. Unlike chemical treatments, the approach is biological, self-sustaining, and poses minimal environmental risk.
Amebagone’s innovation addresses a global health crisis: the rise of superbugs. By harnessing a predator-prey relationship found in nature, the company has developed a tool that works with biology rather than against it. This method may not only reduce the use of antibiotics but also help maintain microbial balance in the body and the environment. It represents a major leap forward in precision microbiology and the future of anti-infective strategies.