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DNA Nanotechnology Paves for New Class of Synthetic Vaccines

Scientists at the Biodesign Institute in Arizona State University have made use of DNA nanotechnology to produce a new group of synthetic vaccines. The team wanted to replicate the assembly of molecules in the body that initiate an immune response.

From Arizona State University 27 Jul 2012

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry Presents its Awards for 2012

The 2012 Awards of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) were presented on June 26 at CYTO 2012 held in Leipzig, Germany.

25 Jul 2012

University of Calgary Use NanoWizard AFM to Advance Medical Research

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of their NanoWizard AFM systems at the Microscopy & Imaging Facility (MI...

From Bruker BioAFM 24 Jul 2012

IMEC and Pacific Biosciences Collaborate to Produce Advanced Microchip for Genetic Sequencing

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc., provider of the PacBio RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer, and Belgium-based nanoelectronics research center imec today announced a multi-year research collaboration focused on the development of advanced microchips for highly multiplexed single molecule genetic analysis.

From IMEC 23 Jul 2012

Malvern Zetasizer Used to Measure Structural Transitions in Proteins

Using the Zetasizer µV dynamic light scattering (DLS) system from Malvern Panalytical, Professor Mario L. Calcagno and his team at the Biochemistry Department of the Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM, the National Autonomous University of Mexico) have been able to distinguish allosteric transition [structural rearrangements] in a single E. coli protein.

From Malvern Panalytical 19 Jul 2012

Artificial Nanoscale Fiber Scaffolds to Aid Cartilage Repair

Engineers at John Hopkins Medical Institute have built nanoscale fiber scaffolds that could facilitate cartilage repair. Cartilage is the lining present in elbows and knees and acts as a shock absorber.

19 Jul 2012

Researchers Develop Synthetic Uniform Subnanometer Pore that Acts as Nanoscale Sieve

A multi-institute research team has created a synthetic nanotube that functions as a nanoscale sieve as it allows selective ion transport like Mother Nature's potassium ion channels, which are essential components of almost all living cells.

19 Jul 2012

Man-made Pores Imitate Cellular Ion Channels

Taking a leaf out of nature’s book, a team of multinational researchers have engineered synthetic pores that imitate natural pores in the human body. Pores or cellular ion channels play an important role in human health by controlling the type of substances that go through the cells.

19 Jul 2012

New Hybrid Scaffold Promotes Bone Regeneration by Imitating In Vivo Micro- and Nano-Environment

A multi-institute research team has developed a hybrid porous scaffold with improved osteoinductivity.

13 Jul 2012

NanoWizard AFM System Used For Cell Studies At INSERM/CNRS Laboratories

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of the NanoWizard® AFM system at the INSERM/CNRS Laboratories in Marseille, France

From Bruker BioAFM 10 Jul 2012

Bionanotechnology News

DNA Nanotechnology Paves for New Class of Synthetic Vaccines

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry Presents its Awards for 2012

University of Calgary Use NanoWizard AFM to Advance Medical Research

IMEC and Pacific Biosciences Collaborate to Produce Advanced Microchip for Genetic Sequencing

Malvern Zetasizer Used to Measure Structural Transitions in Proteins

Artificial Nanoscale Fiber Scaffolds to Aid Cartilage Repair

Researchers Develop Synthetic Uniform Subnanometer Pore that Acts as Nanoscale Sieve

Man-made Pores Imitate Cellular Ion Channels

New Hybrid Scaffold Promotes Bone Regeneration by Imitating In Vivo Micro- and Nano-Environment

NanoWizard AFM System Used For Cell Studies At INSERM/CNRS Laboratories

Revolutionary Nanofibers Made from Flour for Tissue Regeneration

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