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Researchers Combine Two Nanoparticles in One Tiny Package

Nanoparticles are being developed to perform a wide range of medical uses - imaging tumors, carrying drugs, delivering pulses of heat. Rather than settling for just one of these, researchers at the University of Washington have combined two nanoparticles in one tiny package.

27 Jul 2009

IMEC Expands Research on Sub-32nm CMOS, Solar Cells and Biomedical Electronics

The Belgian nanoelectronics research institute IMEC starts with the expansion of its research labs with 2,800m2 including the extension of its state-of-the-art clean room at its Leuven campus.

From IMEC 26 Jul 2009

New and Better Way to Deliver and Monitor Proteins, Medicine, DNA

Working with atomic-scale particles known as quantum dots, a Missouri University of Science and Technology biologist hopes to develop a new and better way to deliver and monitor proteins, medicine, DNA and other molecule...

24 Jul 2009

Company Receives NCI/NIH SBIR Grant for Novel siRNA Therapeutics to Treat Lung Cancer

Sirnaomics, Inc. announced today that the company has received an SBIR (small business innovation research) grant from National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Health (NIH), for its novel siRNA therapeutics...

22 Jul 2009

Report Analyzes Global Market for Nanomedicine

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the "Nanomedicine - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This...

From Research and Markets 22 Jul 2009

Interaction Between Colloidal Materials and Artificial Cells

Applying biological molecules from cell membranes to the surfaces of artificial materials is opening peepholes on the very basics of cell-to-cell interaction.

22 Jul 2009

Scientists Enlisting the Help of Viruses and Bacteria in Copper Mining

Researchers often make progress by applying a proven scientific method from one realm to another, connecting seemingly disparate disciplines. Such interdisciplinary approaches are powerful tools in the drive for scientific innovation.

22 Jul 2009

New Nano-Silver Skin Gel May Help Improve Treatment of Burns

Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. With names like silver sulfadiazine and silver nitrate, these germ-fighters save lives and speed healing.

22 Jul 2009

Fluxion Biosciences Receives $200K Grant from National Cancer Institute

Fluxion Biosciences, a leading developer of microfluidic systems for cellular analysis in life science research, today announced that it has received a $200K grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the development of a rare cell isolation platform for diagnostic and research applications.

From Cell Microsystems 22 Jul 2009

Tracking Individual Nanoparticles as They Make Their Way into Target Cells

EU-funded researchers in Germany have succeeded in tracking individual nanoparticles as they make their way into target cells, applying a highly sensitive, real-time microscopic technique that delivers high spatial and t...

22 Jul 2009