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Nanoparticle-Based Gene Delivery Platform Targets Metastatic Cancer

Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, received a notice of allowance from the USPTO for another crucial patent covering its leading tumor-targeted gene delivery...

7 Jul 2010

Fluorescent Quantum Dots Ideal for Detecting Rare Cancer Cells

The tunable fluorescent nanoparticles known as quantum dots make ideal tools for distinguishing and identifying rare cancer cells in tissue biopsies, Emory and Georgia Tech scientists have demonstrated.

7 Jul 2010

Magnetic Nanoparticles Offer New Potential Treatments for Cancer and Diabetes

Clusters of heated, magnetic nanoparticles targeted to cell membranes can remotely control ion channels, neurons and even animal behavior, according to a paper published by University at Buffalo physicists in Nature Nanotechnology.

7 Jul 2010

New Nanoparticle Device Holds Promise for Effective Gene Therapy

Scientists have designed a nanoparticle that appears to effectively deliver genetic material into cells with minimal toxic effects. In lab experiments, the researchers have found that this device, a vector, is able to ...

7 Jul 2010

National Cancer Institute Announces Successful Test Results of Zecotek's Tunable Green Fiber Laser

Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX-V: ZMS; Frankfurt: W1I.F), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial, nanotechnology and scientific markets, today announced that the National Cancer Institute, a division of the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH) has released positive test results conducted on Zecotek's proprietary Tunable Green Fiber Laser.

From Zecotek Photonics 6 Jul 2010

Nano Silver Coating Strong Against Bacteria Yet Body Tissue-Compatible

Empa researchers have demonstrated how they can adjust process conditions to influence the properties of novel plasma polymer coatings containing silver nanoparticles. Tailor-made films can be generated through a one-step plasma process.

5 Jul 2010

New Nanotechnology for Enhanced Delivery of Cosmetics and Drugs Through the Skin

A team of researchers at the University of South Australia have developed and patented new technology that allows for enhanced delivery of cosmetics and drugs through the skin.

5 Jul 2010

MagForce's Nano-Cancer Therapy Achieves European Regulatory Approval

Following two decades of intensive research and development efforts, MagForce Nanotechnologies AG, a Berlin-based medical technology company founded in 1997, has received European regulatory approval for its Nano-Cancer® therapy.

From MagForce Nanotechnologies AG 1 Jul 2010

Using Nanotechnology to Bring Diseased Teeth Back to Life

Scientists are reporting an advance toward the next big treatment revolution in dentistry - the era in which root canal therapy brings diseased teeth back to life, rather than leaving a "non-vital" or dead tooth in the mouth.

30 Jun 2010

University of Leeds to Develop New Cancer Drug Delivery Method with Gas Bubbles

A new way to deliver cancer drugs using gas bubbles and sound waves is to be developed at the University of Leeds. The project will enable highly toxic drugs to be delivered in small doses directly to tumours, where...

29 Jun 2010