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Moving DNA Through Solid-State Nanopore using Magnets

Since the human genome was sequenced six years ago, the cost of producing a high-quality genome sequence has dropped precipitously. More recently, the National Institutes of Health called for cutting the cost to $1,000 or less, which may enable sequencing as part of routine medical care.

15 Apr 2009

Improving the Speed and Sensitivity of Scanning Tunnelling Luminescence Spectroscopy

Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, has applied Electron Multiplying (EM) technology for the first time to dramatically improve both the speed and sensitivity of Scanning Tunnelling Luminescent spectroscopy (STL) by replacing the standard CCD camera, used to detect photons, with one of its Electron Multiplying CCD (EMCCD) cameras.

15 Apr 2009

Tracking Changes in Cancer Cell Using Nanoparticles

The more dots there are, the more accurate a picture you get when you connect them. A new imaging technology could give scientists the ability to simultaneously measure as many as 100 or more distinct features in or on a single cell.

14 Apr 2009

Researchers Produced an Aligned Films Less Than a Nanometer Thick

With the human genome in hand, biochemists have cataloged the 3-D structures of thousands of proteins isolated from living cells. But one important class of proteins -- those stuck in the cell membranes -- has proven dif...

14 Apr 2009

Scientists Succeeded in Measuring and Controlling Lifetime of Quantum States

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in measuring and controlling the lifetime of quantum states with potential use in optoelectronic chips. This achievement is highly significant for the ongoing development of this cutting-edge technology.

14 Apr 2009

State-of-the-Art Reference Lab for the Micrometer and Nanometer Range

Carl Zeiss recently opened a special, new measuring lab with state-of-the-art equipment in Oberkochen where it will measure micrometers and nanometers with maximum precision. As a reference lab, it is used to calibrate ZEISS measuring machines and standards, and for measurements on behalf of customers.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 14 Apr 2009

Three Technology Experts from Veeco Instruments to Speak at Worldwide Solar Industry Events

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that three of its technology experts will make presentations at worldwide solar industry events and tradeshows in May 2009.

From Veeco 14 Apr 2009

Key Step Towards the Development of Complex Silicon-Based Photonic Integrated Circuits

The paper results from the collaboration between University of Karlsruhe, Germany; IMEC, Leuven, Belgium; Lehigh University, USA and ETH Zürich, Switzerland. The achievements are a key step towards the development of complex silicon-based photonic integrated circuits.

From IMEC 14 Apr 2009

President and CEO of FPInnovations to Make Keynote Presentation at Nanotechnology Conference

Pierre Lapointe, president and C.E.O. of FPInnovations, will make a keynote presentation at the 2009 International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, presented by TAPPI and Alberta Ingenuity, ...

13 Apr 2009

Using Graphene, Engineers Create DNA Sensors that Could Identify Cancer

Kansas State University engineers think the possibilities are deep for a very thin material. Vikas Berry, assistant professor of chemical engineering, is leading research combining biological materials with graphene, a recently developed carbon material that is only a single atom thick.

13 Apr 2009