Molecular light switch turns neurons on and off
Max Planck scientists control neurons using two linked light channels.
Dec 23rd, 2011
Read moreMax Planck scientists control neurons using two linked light channels.
Dec 23rd, 2011
Read moreA new spectroscopy technique enables the investigation of two-dimensional electron states both at the surface and within crystals.
Dec 23rd, 2011
Read moreJoint BioEnergy Institute researchers develop CAD-type tools for engineering RNA control systems.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreResearchers have developed a method to chemically etch patterned arrays in the semiconductor gallium arsenide, used in solar cells, lasers, light emitting diodes (LEDs), field effect transistors (FETs), capacitors and sensors.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreResearchers have shown how arrays of tiny "plasmonic nanoantennas" are able to precisely manipulate light in new ways that could make possible a range of optical innovations such as more powerful microscopes, telecommunications and computers.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreResearchers have created a new type of optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip that could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read morePhysicists at Harvard University have realized a new way to cool synthetic materials by employing a quantum algorithm to remove excess energy.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreThe 9th edition of NanoSpain Conference will take place in 2012 from the 27th of February to 1st of March in Santander at the City Convention Centre.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreMechanism of action of drugs in body cells becomes transparent - the LIMON 3D microscopy (LIght MicroscOpical Nanosizing) of Prof. Dr. Dr. Christoph Cremer opens new possibilities for pharmaceutical research. 3D molecular complexes so-called biomolecular machines, targets of drugs can thus be studied in vivo.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreThe Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, the National Institute for Materials Science, and Kyoto University confirmed for the first time in the world that it is possible to achieve ultra-high speed switching in a time of 200 nanoseconds with a new piezoelectric thin film which possesses nanodomains.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreScienists have investigated theoretically the mechanism of hyperthermic potentiation of cancers using magnetic nanoparticles, which enables selective heating of hidden micro cancer tissue, and clarified the fact that the nanoparticles under large magnetic fields form unique oriented states, depending respectively on subtle differences in their local environment in the cancer tissue and consequently affect the optimum heating conditions.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreResearchers have developed a DNA origami construct that serves as a carrier system to selectively stimulate immune responses of living cells.
Dec 22nd, 2011
Read moreImagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light-electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside. A team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame has made a major advance toward this vision by creating an inexpensive "solar paint" that uses semiconducting nanoparticles to produce energy.
Dec 21st, 2011
Read moreBioengineers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a new silk-based microneedle system able to deliver precise amounts of drugs over time and without need for refrigeration. The tiny needles can be fabricated under normal temperature and pressure and from water, so they can be loaded with sensitive biochemical compounds and maintain their activity prior to use. They are also biodegradable and biocompatible.
Dec 21st, 2011
Read moreThis document provides a snapshot of information on national activities on the life cycle assessment of nanotechnologies provided by OECD countries. As a "living document", it is expected to be updated as new information becomes available.
Dec 21st, 2011
Read moreThis document presents lessons learned from information gathering surveys carried out by OECD countries and summarises non-confidential business information and statistics on nanomaterials. It includes useful information on how to design/implement information gathering surveys and the most commonly used nanomaterials along with use patterns and volumes used among OECD countries.
Dec 21st, 2011
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