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Thermo Fisher Scientific Welcomes Two New Members to RNAi Global Initiative

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today that two new members have joined the RNAi Global initiative - an alliance of the Thermo Scientific Dharmacon Products team and leading international research centers.

28 Feb 2009

Fluxion Biosciences Introduces IonFlux-HT and IonFlux-16 Automated Patch Clamp Systems

Fluxion Biosciences, a leading provider of functional cell biology platforms, introduces the IonFlux-HT and IonFlux-16 Automated Patch Clamp Systems, bringing significant gains in throughput, workflow simplicity and affo...

From Cell Microsystems 28 Feb 2009

Innovative Water Repelling Swimsuits Combine Nanotechnology with Unparalleled Comfort

A long awaited advancement in sports wear, Sun Dry Technologies, a division of Solestrom International, has launched a line of active wear fabric that repels wetness and dries within moments. Sun Dry Swim™ features quick dry nanotechnology enhanced active wear fabric that sheds water as naturally as skin.

27 Feb 2009

First Hearing to Examine Toxics Law in 111th Congress

Today the U.S. House of Representatives began the process of re-examining the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). According to the the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, "The hearing will address critical gaps in the statute and explore how these gaps hinder effective chemical safety policy in the United States."

26 Feb 2009

Start-up Developing Bioengineered Solutions for Drug Development

Battelle Ventures, LP, has spun out Hepregen Corporation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with a commitment of a $5-million Series A investment from the fund and its Tennessee affiliate, Innovation V...

25 Feb 2009

New Way of Synthesizing Peptides Using Simple Reagents

McGill University chemistry professor Chao-Jun (C.J.) Li is known as one of the world leading pioneers in green chemistry, an entirely new approach to the science which eschews the use of toxic, petrochemical-based solve...

24 Feb 2009

Nanotechnology Swimsuits Gear Up to Become the Biggest Revolution in Swimwear Since the Bikini

A long awaited advancement in swimwear, Sun Dry Technologies, a division of Solestrom International, has launched a line of swimwear that dries itself instantly. Sun Dry Swim™ features quick dry nanotechnology enha...

22 Feb 2009

New Silicon Nanoparticles Illuminate Tissues Without Harm

Small is promising when it comes to illuminating tiny tumors or precisely delivering drugs, but many worry about the safety of nano-scale materials. Now a team of scientists has created miniscule flakes of silicon that glow brightly, last long enough to slowly release cancer drugs, then break down into harmless by-products.

22 Feb 2009

Activation of Neurons Using Nanostructured Semiconductor Photoelectrodes

Understanding the mechanisms by which the brain functions is one of the most complex challenges in science. One important aspect is the electrical conduction of stimuli in nerve cells. In order to study neuronal circuits, a sharp metal electrode is usually inserted into the brain to introduce a current.

20 Feb 2009

Nanotechnology and the Food Industry - The Pros and Cons of Nanofoods

Nanotechnology has the potential to improve the foods we eat, making them tastier, healthier and more nutritious. Yet little is known about how nanoparticles behave in the body, or what kind of toxic effects they could have.

19 Feb 2009

Nanotoxicology News

Thermo Fisher Scientific Welcomes Two New Members to RNAi Global Initiative

Fluxion Biosciences Introduces IonFlux-HT and IonFlux-16 Automated Patch Clamp Systems

Innovative Water Repelling Swimsuits Combine Nanotechnology with Unparalleled Comfort

First Hearing to Examine Toxics Law in 111th Congress

Start-up Developing Bioengineered Solutions for Drug Development

New Way of Synthesizing Peptides Using Simple Reagents

Nanotechnology Swimsuits Gear Up to Become the Biggest Revolution in Swimwear Since the Bikini

New Silicon Nanoparticles Illuminate Tissues Without Harm

Activation of Neurons Using Nanostructured Semiconductor Photoelectrodes

Nanotechnology and the Food Industry - The Pros and Cons of Nanofoods

Automated Image Acquisition and Analysis of Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Structures

A New Language for Nanopore Design

Enhancing Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Nano-Ceramic Electrolytes

Breakthrough in Broadband Photodetectors: Nanomaterial Gii Could Bring Faster Broadband and Higher Quality Medical Imaging

Light-Responsive Azobenzene Polymers for Enhanced Neural Interfaces

Conversations on AFM: Applications of BioAFM in Life Science

Conversations on AFM: The Technology and History Behind AFM and SPM

Recent Advances in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Improve Research Into Protein Dynamics

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