Gold nanoparticle catalyst reduces diesel emissions
A first in diesel emissions technology: the introduction of gold as an oxidation catalyst.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2007
Read moreIntravenous nanoparticle gene therapy shows activity in stage IV lung cancer
A cancer-suppressing gene has been successfully delivered into the tumors of stage 4 lung cancer patients via an intravenously administered lipid nanoparticle in a phase I clinical trial.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreSpecial journal issue on nanotechnology for energy systems
In its latest issue, the International Journal of Energy Research presents a selection of key papers discussing the widespread potential of nanotechnology in the development of advanced energy systems.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles can damage DNA, increase cancer risk
Tissue studies indicate that nanoparticles, engineered materials about a billionth of a meter in size, could damage DNA and lead to cancer.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreTechnique for bacteria crowd control could also apply to nano-robots
A surprising technique to concentrate, manipulate and separate a wide class of swimming bacteria has been identified and could have enormous applications in biotechnology and biomedical engineering.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read more'Nanospice' as a novel nanotechnology strategy for human cancer therapy
Nanotechnology drug delivery approaches have the potential for rendering hydrophobic agents like curcumin dispersible in aqueous media, thus circumventing the pitfalls of poor solubility.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreUnderstanding nanotechnology
For effective rules and regulations in nanotechnology to be set, science must play a key role.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreNew methods and tools needed to measure exposure to airborne nanomaterials
New methods and tools for measuring exposure to airborne engineered nanomaterials will be required to protect the health of workers in nanotechnology-related jobs.
Posted: Apr 17th, 2007
Read moreBuilding up nanotechnology research
An article in Chemical and Engineering News look s at the National Nanotechnology Initiative's (NNI) funding of more than 60 facilities, centers, and networks linking existing facilities and activities across university campuses.
Posted: Apr 16th, 2007
Read moreHydrogel nanoparticles act as 'smart' sponges in cancer blood tests
Molecular messages and signals circulating in blood or contained in cells lining the airway can identify early stage cancer.
Posted: Apr 16th, 2007
Read moreWorld's smallest pipette reveals freezing 'dance' of nanoscale drops
Using what is thought to be the world’s smallest pipette, researchers have shown that tiny droplets of liquid metal freeze much differently than their larger counterparts.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2007
Read moreNew sculpture has a nano look
There is nothing nano about a new piece of artwork at the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on Fuller Road.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2007
Read moreGelatin-based nanoparticle effective in gene therapy for breast cancer
Engineered gelatin-based nanoparticles can serve as a safe and effective gene delivery vehicle to inhibit solid tumor growth.
Posted: Apr 13th, 2007
Read moreElectrons caught in the act of tunnelling
German-Austrian-Dutch team observes electron tunnelling for the first time.
Posted: Apr 13th, 2007
Read more'Nanotechnology takes off' video
A 14-minute video clip of the The PBS TV show "Quest: Nanotechnology Takes Off" is now available online.
Posted: Apr 13th, 2007
Read moreNanomaterials: online consultation on EU Technical Guidance Documents for chemicals
The Commission has launched a public consultation of the preliminary opinion of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) on the appropriateness of the EU Technical Guidance Documents for chemicals in regard to nanomaterials.
Posted: Apr 13th, 2007
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