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Implants with Nanomodified Surfaces Prevent Redevelopment of Breast Cancer Cells

A research team comprising Thomas Webster and Lijuan Zhang from the Brown University has developed an implant that has a nanoscale ‘bed-of-nails’ surface, which prevents the survival and growth of cancerous cells.

27 Mar 2012

Diatom-Based Biosensor Helps Develop New Class of Nanomaterials

Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) of the Department of Energy have developed a fluorescent biosensor using Thalassiosira pseudonana, a tiny marine diatom.

26 Mar 2012

Malvern Experts to Lead Workshop on Light Scattering Theory and Practice

Drs Kevin Mattison, Ulf Nobbmann and Jean-Luc Brousseau of Malvern Panalytical will lead a workshop on ‘Light Scattering – Theory, Do’s & Don’ts, and Data Interpretation’ at the 8th Annual PEGS - Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit, which takes place in Boston MA, from April 30 - May 4, 2012.

From Malvern Panalytical 25 Mar 2012

Nanocellulose Stimulates Formation of Neural Networks

A team of scientists from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers has demonstrated that nanocellulose activates the creation of neural networks, paving the way to construct a 3D brain model to take brain research to an entirely new level.

21 Mar 2012

Researchers Use Bacteria Inclusion Bodies as Natural Nanopills

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have designed a novel carrier called as ‘bacteria inclusion bodies’ to deliver proteins with therapeutic effects.

19 Mar 2012

Receptor-Modified Solid-State Nanopores to Sense Proteins

A research team, led by Dr. Ulrich Rant from the Technische Universität München in partnership with a team of biochemists led by Dr. Robert Tampé from the Goethe University Frankfurt, has succeeded in improving the selectivity of a single-molecule, solid-state nanopore sensor, while retaining its sensitivity towards single molecules.

17 Mar 2012

Arts of Atomic World to be Displayed at Nanotech Commercialization Conference

International artists will take part in a juried exhibition titled ‘Art of the Small’ to be conducted along with the Nanotech Commercialization Conference, which will be held at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham, North Carolina from April 4 to 5, 2012.

17 Mar 2012

NanoBCA, COIN to Host Nanotech Commercialization Conference in Durham, NC

Global technology leaders will gather in North Carolina to attend the Nanotech Commercialization Conference that will be held from April 4 to 5, 2012.

13 Mar 2012

Self-Assembling Proteins Help Develop Next-Generation Nanotechnologies

A research team from the Tel Aviv University’s The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and Department of Chemistry has developed protein-based transistors from organic materials present in the human body utilizing several advanced techniques.

9 Mar 2012

Novel Nanofiber Production Method Helps Advance Microprocessors and Drug Delivery

A research team at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) has discovered a novel technique for producing nanofibers from proteins, paving the way to advance drug delivery systems for treating Alzheimer's disease, heart disorders and cancers, and help in the recreation of human cartilage, bone and tissue.

2 Mar 2012