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Monthly Seminar Series for Students and Professionals to Discuss Technical Issues Facing Nanotechnology Researchers

Leti and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have begun a monthly seminar series for students and professionals to discuss technical issues facing micro- and nanotechnology researchers. Designed ...

5 May 2009

Scientists Develop New Non-Viral Way of Getting Genes into a Cell

EU-funded scientists have developed a new, non-viral way of getting genes into a cell. The technique appears to avoid the side-effects, such as cancer, which can occur when viruses are used to smuggle genes into a cell.

4 May 2009

Shape, Order and Orientation are Surprisingly Important in the World of Small Things

In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis.

4 May 2009

NCKU Distinguished Professor Honored with CIE ngineer Award

Distinguished Professor Gwo-Bin Lee from Department of Engineering Science of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) will be honored with the 2009 Distinguished Engineer Award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE)...

4 May 2009

Tiny Gold Particles that Can Home and Destroy Tumors with Minimal Side Effects

It has long been known that heat is an effective weapon against tumor cells. However, it's difficult to heat patients' tumors without damaging nearby tissues. Now, MIT researchers have developed tiny gold par...

4 May 2009

MicroRNA Markets Estimates Reach $98.6 Million in 2015

Despite growing competition from new entrants, microRNA tool providers are witnessing extraordinary growth in their research product portfolios. As evidence of the link between microRNAs and disease grows, the diagno...

4 May 2009

SAFENANO to Host Workshop on Nanotechnology Risk Management at NanoMaterials '09

SAFENANO is pleased to announce it is to host a Pre-Conference workshop on Nanotechnology Risk Management at the forthcoming NanoMaterials '09 conference in Bonn, Germany. The workshop, to be held on June 16th 200...

1 May 2009

First Biodegradable Fluorescent Nanoparticle to Safely Image Tumors and Organs

The first biodegradable fluorescent nanoparticle to safely image tumors and organs in live mice could be used for cancer detection and treatment in humans.

1 May 2009

Nanotechnology Conference Matches Tech Solutions with Business Challenges

For the first time since its inception more than a decade ago, the world's largest international nanotechnology conference, expo and trade show is coming to Houston May 3-7 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, a...

1 May 2009

Center for Functional Nanostructures to Receive Funding for Another Four Years

Following a successful second funding period, the first three DFG Research Centres will again be extended and will continue for another four years. This decision was made by the Joint Committee of the Deutsche Forschungs...

30 Apr 2009