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Rostock Chemists Develop New Biosensor to Detect Genetic Traces in Corn Flour

Chemists at the University of Rostock have developed a new biosensor that can far more easily deduct genetic traces in corn flour.

6 Jan 2011

$inXitu Offers X-Ray Diffraction Method for Nanoparticle Size Determination$

inXitu Offers X-Ray Diffraction Method for Nanoparticle Size Determination

Nanotechnology and Nanoengineered Materials are being developed rapidly for a large number of applications in all kind of sectors and products, e.g. cosmetics, auto tires, building and construction materials, and pharmaceuticals.

30 Dec 2010

A*STAR Uses Nanoimprint Technology to Create Anti-Microbial Surfaces

Taking a leaf from animals like dolphins and pilot whales that are known to have anti-fouling skins, researchers from A*STAR's Industrial Consortium On Nanoimprint (ICON) are using nanotechnology to create synthetic, chemical-free, anti-bacterial surfaces.

29 Dec 2010

Purdue Scientists Demonstrate Breath-Analysis Using Nanoparticles

Researchers have overcome a fundamental obstacle in developing breath-analysis technology to rapidly diagnose patients by detecting chemical compounds called "biomarkers" in a person's respiration in real time.

29 Dec 2010

Rockefeller University Scientists Explain Role of PRC1 Protein in Cell Division

Just before a cell divides into two — the basic act of reproducing life — the cellular environment must be exquisitely prepared. The exact timing and localization of the vast array of molecules and process...

22 Dec 2010

Imperial Scientists Develop New Technology for Nanopore Sequencing of DNA

Scientists from Imperial College London are developing technology that could ultimately sequence a person's genome in mere minutes, at a fraction of the cost of current commercial techniques. The researchers have ...

21 Dec 2010

TTP LabTech to Promote Nanoliter Liquid Handling System at Laboratory Automation 2011

At Laboratory Automation 2011 in Palm Springs (Jan 29 – Feb 2), TTP LabTech will present a range of posters covering its complete product range, including two demonstrating the novel applications of its LAB2LAB automated sample transport and management system and its mosquito® nanoliter liquid handler.

16 Dec 2010