New ultrasensitive electronic sensor array speeds up DNA detection
Cost-effective technology has impact on disease diagnosis and biological research.
Aug 27th, 2009
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Researchers investigate link between synthetic nanoparticles and Alzheimer's
Scientists at the University of Ulster are leading this groundbreaking research into whether human engineered nanoparticles can induce neurodegenerative disease.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreHarvard Extension School's new bioengineering and nanotechnologies offerings keep biotech program current
The biotechnology program at the Harvard Extension School continues to find itself at the leading edge of science education, this year offering several new courses and a new master's concentration in the hot topic area of bioengineering and nanotechnologies.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreCEMMNT and MM Live host 'metrology in micromanufacturing' workshop
In partnership with CEMMNT, MM Live has announced the introduction of the Metrology in Micro Manufacturing Workshop, which will take place during the afternoon session of Day 2, October 21, of the Micro Manufacturing Conference.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreNanotechnology inks for self-erasing paper
Researchers have developed a new concept that can be used to produce self-erasing pictures. In contrast to previous techniques, their method allows for multicolored pictures.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreA better test to detect DNA for diagnosing disease, investigating crimes
Researchers in Singapore are reporting development of a new electronic sensor that shows promise as a faster, less expensive, and more practical alternative than tests now used to detect DNA.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreConverging technologies for 21st century security
Organised crime, terrorism, civil conflict, and natural disasters are sadly commonplace in global society and have developed increasingly complex dimensions. To counter such threats, civil security and emergency response teams are looking towards new technologies that offer more sensitive, rapid, and accurate detection methods; that provide the means to neutralise or effectively deal with the outcomes of such incidents; and that provide greater protection to personnel.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreQuantum Computing: Are you ready for this upgrade?
If you are curious about the potential of quantum computing, you will want to keep your eye on 'Harnessing Quantum Physics'. This is one of many panel discussions coming your way as part of the Quantum to Cosmos Festival.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreSegway inventor Dean Kamen to speak at 8th Annual NanoBusiness conference
Kamen will join dozens of the world's leading innovators, nanotechnology executives and educators at the conference offering keynote speeches or participating on panels to highlight the most pressing issues facing those commercializing nanotech innovations.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreArgonne receives $29 million in additional Recovery Act funds for major facilities upgrades, research
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has received an additional $29.1 million in DOE Office of Science (SC) funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a range of improvements and upgrades to major scientific facilities and other projects.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreGolden nanotubes as imaging agents to detect cancer cells
Biomedical researchers have developed a special contrast-imaging agent that is capable of molecular mapping of lymphatic endothelial cells and detecting cancer metastasis in sentinel lymph nodes. The new material could be used as a more efficient and less toxic alternative to nanoparticles and fluorescent labels used in the non-invasive, targeted molecular detection of normal cells, such as immune-related cells, and abnormal cells, such as cancer cells and bacteria.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreSingapore and Swiss institutes collaborate to boost microfluidics technology development
An outcome of the multi-disciplinary collaboration is the integrated use of microsystem and polymer technologies as well as solutions to realise more powerful and cost effective microfluidic devices for use in biomedical research and strategic industrial applications.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreTasty sandwich recipe for nanoelectronics researchers
Researchers have found a simple method of sandwiching organic molecules between silicon and metal, two materials fundamental to electronic components. By doing so, the team may have overcome one of the principal obstacles in creating switches made from individual molecules, which represent perhaps the ultimate in miniaturization for the electronics industry.
Aug 25th, 2009
Read moreSafer, denser acetylene storage in an organic framework
A NIST research team has figured out why a recently discovered material can safely store at low pressure up to 100 times as much of acetylene as can be done with conventional methods
Aug 25th, 2009
Read moreLEGO toy helps researchers learn what happens on nanoscale
Researchers are arranging little LEGO pieces shaped like pegs to re-create microscopic activity taking place inside lab-on-a-chip devices at a scale they can more easily observe.
Aug 25th, 2009
Read moreNew DNA test uses nanotechnology to find early signs of cancer
Using quantum dots, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a highly sensitive test to look for DNA attachments that often are early warning signs of cancer.
Aug 25th, 2009
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