Motor proteins may be vehicles for drug delivery
Specialized motor proteins that transport cargo within cells could be turned into nanoscale machines for drug delivery, according to bioengineers.
Mar 20th, 2009
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Nanophotonics exhibition in Moscow
A high-tech Photonics exhibition, which is to be held at Expocentre (Moscow) on April 20 - 23, 2009, will include a special section that will be completely devoted to laser nanotechnologies, which are considerably transforming the image of modern electronics.
Mar 20th, 2009
Read moreEU project to toughen up electronics for use in extreme environments
Dubbed MORGAN ('Materials for robust gallium nitride'), the three-year, EUR 9.2 million project is financed under the Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies Theme of the Seventh Framework Programme.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreRUSNANO delegation to visit Israel on March 18-21
On March 18 a delegation of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies headed by CEO Anatoly Chubais has arrived at Israel.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreFullerene to treat multiple sclerosis
In partnership with a group of Prof. Howard Weiner from Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Michael Gozin from TAU's School of Chemistry is attempting to create the next generation MS drug based on a delivery platform of "buckyballs.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreHigh-speed microwave signal mixer made from a tunnel-junction transistor laser
Scientists at the University of Illinois have successfully demonstrated a microwave signal mixer made from a tunnel-junction transistor laser. Development of the device brings researchers a big step closer to higher speed electronics and higher performance electrical and optical integrated circuits.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreGraphene may solve communications speed limit
New research findings at MIT could lead to microchips that operate at much higher speeds than is possible with today's standard silicon chips, leading to cell phones and other communications systems that can transmit data much faster.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreMaryland NanoCenter improves energy storage options
Researchers at the Maryland NanoCenter at the University of Maryland, College Park, have developed new systems for storing electrical energy derived from alternative sources that are, in some cases, 10 times more efficient than what is commercially available.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreThe power of nanotechnology super batteries
Next-generation batteries based on novel nanotechnology devices developed at the University of Maryland could take as little as 10 years to appear in cars. These modern batteries will be capable of storing enough electricity to eliminate the need for hybrid cars, which rely on gasoline as a backup.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreNanotechnology SME Coalition expands membership categories
To include Nanotech startups and other companies which have interests in the business of nanotechnology
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreDNA nanotechnology symposium at Duke
A one day symposium on using DNA to build structures and machinery on millionths and billionths of a meter scales will bring leading experts from Denmark and throughout the United States to Duke University on Friday, March 20, 2009.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read morePalladium fuel cell catalysts get more efficient
Researchers have wrestled with creating palladium nanoparticles with enough active surface area to make catalysis efficient in fuel cells while preventing particles from clumping together during the chemical processes that convert a fuel source to electricity. Two Brown University chemists have found a way to overcome those challenges.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreResearchers discover the origins of nanorod diameter
A new study answers a key question at the very heart of nanotechnology: Why are nanorods so small?
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreNanocoatings that kill superbugs
Researchers at the University of Bath are to be part of a EUR3 million Europe-wide research collaboration to pioneer research into safer, more effective anti-bacterial plastics and coatings that can be used in items such as food packaging, medical devices to wound dressings, and nappies.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreEuropean Parliament discusses tougher scrutiny of food nanotechnology
On Tuesday Members of Parliament will debate a report from the Environment Committee that wants risk assessments nanofoods and calls for labelling if used.
Mar 19th, 2009
Read moreNational Cheng Kung University launches biomedical and nanotechnology integration project
National Cheng Kung University today announced the launch of its Integration of Biomedical and Nanotechnology Systems Project.
Mar 19th, 2009
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