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Silver Nanoparticle Biotags for Identifying Cancerous Prostate Cells

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed a novel technology for distinguishing prostate cancer cells in bodily fluids. The technology holds potential for developing a microdevice that would help understand when metastasis of prostate cancer would occur.

21 Sep 2011

NanoViricides Plans cGMP Pilot Plant for Nanoviricides Drug Candidates in Connecticut

NanoViricides has declared that a special purpose company Inno-Haven has closed the purchase of a light industrial building where NanoViricides plans to lease a portion to house its laboratory and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) production facilities for its nanoviricides drug candidates for the treatment of several viral diseases.

From NanoViricides, Inc 21 Sep 2011

Researchers Study Cell-Nanomaterial Interaction for Improved Drug Delivery

Brown University researchers have revealed the mystery behind the interest of cells towards asbestos fibers and similar materials at the nanoscale even though they cannot be completely ingested by the cells.

20 Sep 2011

Nanometer Sized Chips Help Detect Tuberculosis and Other Diseases

A revolution in the drug discovery industry is underway, with universities across the West Midlands leading the effort by working in partnership with industry to focus on improving patient care. Ninety academic and b...

19 Sep 2011

Nano-Formulations of Dicofenac Offer Better Pain Relief in Small Doses

According to the data of a Phase II clinical trial reported at the 2011 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, nano-formulations of diclofenac offer pain relief at lower-than-normal doses.

19 Sep 2011

Researchers Develop Thermodynamically Stable RNA Nanoparticle

The University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have discovered a RNA nano-scaffold that is thermodynamically stable in the body. This discovery further leads to the advancement of therapeutic RNA nanotechnology.

15 Sep 2011

Aura Biosciences’ NanoSmart Platform Offers Precisely Targeted Treatment for Cancers

The data from numerous pre-clinical research programs completed by Aura Biosciences shows that the company’s NanoSmart platform is able to detect distant metastases and cancers early and offers accurately focused treatment for those cancers.

13 Sep 2011

University of New Mexico Inaugurates Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology Laboratory

A new nanomedicine and nanotechnology laboratory has been opened on the third floor of the Centennial Engineering Center of the University of New Mexico.

From Sandia National Laboratories 12 Sep 2011

3M Drug Delivery Systems Introduces 3M Microchannel Skin System

3M Drug Delivery Systems has launched its new tool called 3M Microchannel Skin System, which allows dermatologists to perform pretreatment on patients’ skin before dermatological procedures and applications.

From 3M Co. 12 Sep 2011

Survey Study on Nanotechnology and Dermatology Education in the US

The Nanodermatology Society has released a pilot study titled ‘Nanotechnology and dermatology education in the United States: Data from a pilot survey’ that assesses attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of dermatologists in the US concerning nanotechnology.

5 Sep 2011