Selectivity at the double
Designing new catalysts based on two or more metal centers.
Posted: Mar 27th, 2009
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Nanyang-Berkeley collaboration to focus on synthetic biology, stem cells and energy efficiency
UC Berkeley and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, aims to achieve new peaks in research excellence through collaboration in three research areas which are of significance globally - synthetic biology, stem cells and energy efficiency.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreFirst live action movie of individual carbon atoms in action
Science fiction fans still have another two months of waiting for the new Star Trek movie, but fans of actual science can feast their eyes now on the first movie ever of carbon atoms moving along the edge of a graphene crystal.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreSOCMA nanotechnology SME coalition expands membership categories
In response to the growth and development of nanotechnology companies that produce and use nanoscale materials, SOCMA's Nanotechnology SME Coalition has expanded its membership categories to address their specific needs.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreSilicon micro-islands and nano-spikes channel water on glass slides
Working at the nanoscale level, University of Arkansas engineering researchers have created stable superhydrophilic surfaces on a glass substrate.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreFraunhofer - 60 years of working for the future
Founded in Munich in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft evolved from a challenging into the largest organization for applied research in Europe.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreNanoparticles in cosmetics/personal care products may have adverse environmental effects
Using aquatic microbes as their 'canary-in-a-cage', scientists from Ohio today reported that nanoparticles now being added to cosmetics, sunscreens, and hundreds of other personal care products may be harmful to the environment.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreNanopore sequencing could slash DNA analysis costs
Researchers have successfully tested a system that can identify a piece of DNA's bases directly as it moves through a modified protein nanopore. With further development, this system could greatly reduce the expensive equipment, chemicals, and lab time needed for current scanning methods.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read morePolymer nanowires detect cancer biomarker
Investigators at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a simple and cost-effective method of building conducting polymer nanowires that can detect a wide range of levels of a cancer biomarker.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreCobalt nanoparticles boost imaging sensitivity and edge detection
Scientists have developed a 'nanowonton' of cobalt and gold to create an imaging contrast agent for use with both MRI and PAT.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreNanoparticles open door to cancer prevention
Using nanoparticles made of a biocompatible polymer, investigators were able to encapsulate a molecule isolated from green tea that triggers apoptosis and inhibits angiogenesis, two key biochemical events that could prevent cancer.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreSafer nanoparticles for in vivo applications
A team of scientists has created miniscule flakes of silicon that glow brightly, last long enough to slowly release cancer drugs, then break down into harmless byproducts.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreTwin nanoparticle shown effective at targeting, killing breast cancer cells
A team of investigators at Brown University has developed a novel way to treat a class of breast cancer cells. The team has created twin nanoparticles that specifically targets the Her-2 tumor cell and unload a cancer-fighting drug directly into it.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreNanoparticles deliver gene therapy, killing tumors
A trans-European research team has developed a nanoparticle that transports antitumor genes selectively to cancer cells.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreNew nanogenerator may charge iPods and cell phones with a wave of the hand
Imagine if all you had to do to charge your iPod or your BlackBerry was to wave your hand, or stretch your arm, or take a walk? You could say goodbye to batteries and never have to plug those devices into a power source again.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
Read moreFitter airframes: Carbon nanotubes boost structural integrity of composites
New research finding could lead to more durable aircraft, automotive components.
Posted: Mar 26th, 2009
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