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Electron Microscope Produces First-Ever Images of Chemical Intermediates in Ribosome Production

A team from The Scripps Research Institute has revealed the first-ever pictures of the formation of cells' "protein factories."

30 Oct 2010

Researchers Using NanoSight to Study Self-Assembled Polymer/DNA Particles for Drug Delivery

The Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is using the NanoSight LM10-HS system to study self-assembled polymer/DNA particles for drug delivery.

29 Oct 2010

Georgia Tech-Led Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines Secures $16.1 Million Grant

The Georgia Tech-led Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines has received an award of $16.1 million for five years as part of its renewal by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

From Georgia Institute of Technology 29 Oct 2010

New Simulation Solution Solves Problem in DNA Self-Assembling Technology

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a way to optimize the development of DNA self-assembling materials, which hold promise for technologies ranging from drug delivery to molecular sensors.

From North Carolina State University 29 Oct 2010

EMBO Honors Scientists for Excellence in Molecular Biology Research

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) today announced the recognition of outstanding research contributions by 63 life scientists from 14 countries. The researchers are awarded the life-long honour of EMB...

29 Oct 2010

BioNanomatrix Launches nanoAnalyzer 1000 System at ASHG Meeting

BioNanomatrix, Inc., which is developing and commercializing breakthrough single-molecule genomic analysis technology, will introduce next month the nanoAnalyzer 1000 System at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASH...

From Bionano 28 Oct 2010

Innovative Bone Formation Technique Opens Door to New Research Area

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have for the first time succeeded in mimicking the process of bone formation in the laboratory, and in visualizing the process in great detail.

28 Oct 2010

Device Detecting Viruses in Just 35 Minutes

Recent infectious disease outbreaks, including the avian flu in 1997, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2002–2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009, are reminders of how vulnerable humans are to viruses. Our e...

27 Oct 2010

miRagen Announces Partnership for miRNA Therapeutic Research and Development

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, and the University of Colorado (CU) announced today that they have entered into sponsored research and licensing agreements to collaborate on miRNA therapeutics discovery and development.

27 Oct 2010

Techulon Signs Licensing Agreement to Market New Nanoparticles Tracing Reagent

Techulon™ Inc., an early stage life sciences company based in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, has signed an exclusive license with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc. to market a new theranostic transfection reagent.

27 Oct 2010