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'On-Off' Fluorescent Probes Allow Multicolor Detection of Nucleic Acid Strands within Living Cells

One of the best ways to watch the complex workings of living cells is to label components, such as DNA segments, with fluorescent probes-small molecules with active optical properties. Then, using a fluorescent microscop...

29 Oct 2009

First Ever Synthetic Gene Circuit that Works Like that of a Natural Cell

The experiment, featured on the cover of the leading weekly science journal Cell of October 30, shows that cells use chance to survive uncertainty.

29 Oct 2009

Combining Two Different Anticancer Agents in One Nanoscale Construct

Cancer cells, like bacteria, can develop resistance to drug therapy, leading to relapse of disease. One approach showing promise in overcoming multidrug resistance in tumors is to combine two different anticancer agents ...

29 Oct 2009

Detecting and Destroying Lymph Node Metastases using Nanotechnology

Colonoscopy represents one of the great weapons against cancer. In one step, a physician can find precancerous lesions in the colon and then cut them out, an on-the-spot intervention that prevents cancer from developing....

29 Oct 2009

Solution that Combines Magnetism with Nanotechnology

Many medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and chronic pain, require medications that cannot be taken orally, but must be dosed intermittently, on an as-needed basis, over a long period of time. A few delivery tec...

29 Oct 2009

Researchers Develop Gold Nanoparticles as Delivery Vehicle for Non-Toxic Form of Platinum

Now, however, researchers have developed a nanoparticulate formulation of cisplatin that may be able to eliminate or reduce platinum-associated toxicity while boosting cisplatin's tumor-killing activity.

29 Oct 2009

DSM Biomedical Announces Development of VitroStealth

Specifically developed to combine state of the art non-biofouling properties with high durability and fast processing, VitroStealth™ coating is scratch resistant and reduces unwanted protein absorption and cellular adhesion on surfaces.

29 Oct 2009

Manhattan Scientifics to Commercialize Senior Scientific's Nano Medicine Cancer Detection Technology

Manhattan Scientifics (OTCBB: MHTX) and Senior Scientific, LLC announced today that they have begun cooperative work to commercialize Senior Scientific's nano medicine cancer detection technology. Both companies are ...

27 Oct 2009

Major Grant from NCI to Establish Center to Conduct Innovative Cancer Research

A consortium led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has been awarded a major grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to establish a center to conduct innovative cancer research. The center will receive $2.4 million during the first year and could receive funds totaling $11.6 million over a 5-year period.

27 Oct 2009

Researchers Create New, Ultra-Sensitive Technique to Analyze Life-Sustaining Protein Molecules

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has created a new, ultra-sensitive technique to analyze life-sustaining protein molecules. The technique may profoundly change the methodology of biomolecular studies and chart a new path to effective diagnostics and early treatment of complex diseases.

26 Oct 2009