Molecular probe tracks changes in a protein
Scientists have succeeded in introducing a molecular probe into a protein and tracking the changes caused by it in detail using spectroscopy.
Apr 30th, 2010
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Nanomedicine: Reality now and soon - ESF-UB conference in biomedicine
The application of nanotechnology will have a major influence in many fields of medicine. Novel nano-based materials appear in drug delivery systems, diagnostics, imaging, biosensing, and medical materials and devices.
Apr 30th, 2010
Read moreMagnetic, fluorescent nanoparticles may help surgeons by marking brain tumors
Researchers have developed a way to enhance how brain tumors appear in MRI scans and during surgery, making the tumors easier for surgeons to identify and remove.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read morePrized workshop for molecular footballs
Wolfgang Kraetschmer has been awarded the European Inventor Award 2010 in the category of 'lifetime achievement' for the development of the synthesis of fullerenes like C60
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreFluorescent microspheres conjugated to cell surface molecules can detect early inflammation at the molecular level
Forget what you know about how diseases are diagnosed. New research details a noninvasive ground-breaking tool that detects signs of disease at early molecular stages before symptoms can be seen using traditional methods.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreWatching a living brain in the act of seeing - with single-synapse resolution
New method reveals how individual nerve cells process visual input.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreEin Protein bei der Arbeit
Forschern ist es gelungen, eine molekulare Sonde in ein Protein einzubauen und deren Veraenderungen waehrend der Arbeit des Proteins im Detail spektroskopisch zu verfolgen.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreThe strange new world of nanotechnology
If you are looking for a good introduction to nanotechnology, this video from Cambridge University, nicely narrated by Stephen Fry, will do the job.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreReport urges participatory technical assessment
As the pace of changing technology quickens, a robust and open national capability for technology assessment - the process of estimating the broad social, ethical, legal and economic impacts of emerging science and technology - is critical and must include public participation to complement expert analysis, says a new report, 'Reinventing Technology Assessment: A 21st Century Model'.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreCurcumin nanoparticles 'open up' resistant cancers
Pre-treatment with curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, makes ovarian cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Apr 29th, 2010
Read moreResearchers theorize acoustic waves on graphene may cool microelectronics
'Hot sounds' has one meaning to music fans and another to physicists. Count a team of researchers at Rice University among the latter, as they've discovered that acoustic waves traveling along ribbons of graphene might be just the ticket for removing heat from very tiny electronic devices.
Apr 28th, 2010
Read moreUAlbany Nanotechnology College to host business plan competition that focuses on clean energy technologies
Twelve teams of college students to compete for $10,000 first prize at inaugural event.
Apr 28th, 2010
Read moreControlling ultracold gases and ultracold chemistry with electric fields
JILA scientists discovered that applying a small electric field spurs a dramatic increase in chemical reactions in their gas of ultracold molecules.
Apr 28th, 2010
Read moreUS Army and NSA are soliciting proposals for development of quantum computing technology
The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) together with the National Security Agency (NSA) is soliciting proposals for basic and applied research to advance quantum computing technology. Research areas of particular interest include: 1) Robust Solid-State Qubits and Related Technologies; 2) Quantum Information Transfer; 3) Verification/Validation and Analysis of Quantum Computing Components.
Apr 28th, 2010
Read moreCombining nanotechnology and cell biology to study T cell activation
A University of Alberta-led research team has taken a major step forward in understanding how T cells are activated in the course of an immune response by combining nanotechnology and cell biology.
Apr 28th, 2010
Read moreNew microscopy technique reveals mechanics of blood cell membranes
Scientists have developed a model that could lead to breakthroughs in screening and treatment of blood-cell-morphology diseases, such as malaria and sickle-cell disease.
Apr 28th, 2010
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