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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

Long-Term Health Risks Associated with Genotoxic Nanoparticles Released by Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

A recently published study on failing metal-to-metal hip implant devices reveals that the genotoxic nanoparticles released could cause severe damage to cell DNA.

7 Jul 2012

New Report Analyzes Use of Nanomaterials in Biotechnology Applications

Research and Markets has included a new report from Elsevier Science and Technology, titled ‘Nanobiotechnology, Vol 4. Inorganic Nanoparticles vs Organic Nanoparticles,’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 4 Jul 2012

Selenium Nanoparticles Can Fight Staph Bacteria on Medical Implants

Medical implants in the human body often have to combat against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that form a biofilm on the device. These bacteria are difficult to treat as they are mostly resistant to antibiotics.

25 Jun 2012