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New Switches Could Lead Way in Controlling DNA Duplex Formation with Potential Nanotechnology Applications

Two RIKEN researchers have developed a switch to control the formation and separation of DNA duplexes that may have implications in many biological processes, such as gene regulation.

12 Feb 2009

zNose from Electronic Sensor Technology Provides Early Detection

Menssana Research, Inc. at Fort Lee in New Jersey has placed an additional order with Electronic Sensor Technology (EST) (OTCBB:ESNR), a leading provider of innovative homeland security, environmental and healthcare solutions.

12 Feb 2009

DNA 'Nanotubes' Spark Interest

Arizona State University researchers Hao Yan and Yan Liu imagine and assemble intricate structures on a scale almost unfathomably small. Their medium is the double-helical DNA molecule, a versatile building material offe...

12 Feb 2009

Researchers Develop Method to Study Membrane Proteins

Researchers from Nano-Science Center, University of Copenhagen and National Centre for Scientific Research, France have developed a general method to study membrane proteins. This method can be used to screen several thousand proteins, and it will reduce the way from development to useful drugs substantially.

12 Feb 2009

Nano "Smart Bombs" Could Lead to More Effective Chemotherapy Treatments

Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully modified a common plant virus to deliver drugs only to specific cells inside the human body, without affecting surrounding tissue. These tiny "smart b...

12 Feb 2009

Nanosys Announces Results of Studies Using Novel Silicon Nanowire Mucous Membrane Drug Delivery Device

Nanosys, Inc. announced today the results of their initial studies using a novel silicon nanowire mucous membrane drug delivery device. These devices have a nano-structured surface that relies on adhesive properties know...

From Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc 12 Feb 2009

First International Nano Conference Hosted in Israel

NanoIsrael 2009 - the first International Nanotechnology Conference held in Israel - will open on March 30, 2009. The purpose of this two-day conference, held as part of the celebrations of Israel's 60th anniversary,...

11 Feb 2009

The Use of Nanotechnology in Virology and its Potential for Antiviral Therapeutics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Antiviral Therapeutics - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering. This report reviews the current state...

From Research and Markets 10 Feb 2009

Report Examines the Future of Drug Delivery Technologies Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. Delivery Mechanisms for Large Molecule Drugs: Successes and failures of leading techno...

10 Feb 2009

Applied NanoWorks Develops FlexB Flame Retardant

Applied NanoWorks (ANW), an inorganic materials development company, has announced FlexB™, a boron-based, non-halogenated flame retardant (FR) additive for nylon, epoxies and water-based coatings. Material testing has achieved UL-94 V-0 ratings with FlexB loading levels as low as 3%.

10 Feb 2009