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Nano-particles in RNA Render Insulin Ineffective in Obese Mice

A research team at the Max Planck in Cologne has developed a technique that enhances the insulin resistance of blood cells.

16 Apr 2011

Nano Tera Acquire drug Discovery Company Surface Logix

Nano Terra, Inc., a leading surface engineering and nanotechnology co-development company, today announced it is acquiring Surface Logix, Inc., a drug development company founded by renowned Harvard scientist Professor G...

12 Apr 2011

New Centre Seeks to Make Nanomaterials More Quickly, Efficiently and Sustainably

An EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) Centre for revolutionising the way pharmaceuticals and other chemicals are made was officially launched on Friday, 8 April.

11 Apr 2011

Bio-Nanotechnology-Based Serum Analysis to Impact Personalized Medicine

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) has reported in its April 1 issue that academic and scientists are researching on serum analysis to discover biomarkers that can be used in personalized medicine.

8 Apr 2011

Nanoparticles to Hunt and Destroy Cancer Cells

A team of researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, has discovered that artificial High-density lipoprotein (HDL) nanoparticles filled with interfering RNA destroyed ovarian cancer in mice.

8 Apr 2011

Molecular Nanostructures to Combat Infectious Diseases

Researchers at IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have discovered a nanomedicine.

8 Apr 2011

Lipid-Based Nanoparticles to Treat Cancer Tumors

Baltimore-based Champions Biotechnology has opted to license Irinophore C, from the BC Cancer Agency (‘BCCA’) in British Columbia, Canada.

8 Apr 2011

Nano-particles to Treat Nickel-Related Skin Ailments

Nano-particles could treat people allergic to nickel present in consumer products such as jewelry, coins and cell phones, according to researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).

8 Apr 2011

Biodegradable Polymer Nanoparticles Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) and IBM Research – Almaden have developed the first biodegradable polymer nanoparticles to combat drug-resistant superbugs, such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

3 Apr 2011

Nanotechnology for Healthcare and Medical Applications

Nanotechnology is being used in production and industrial applications in North Carolina, especially in healthcare and life sciences. Companies help apply nanotechnology in medicines and medical equipment. The North C...

2 Apr 2011