Forscher des Geschäftsbereichs Visual Computing von Fraunhofer Austria in Graz haben in einem Projekt der DFG die Software BioBrowser entwickelt. Sie errechnet voll-automatisch aus den Forschungsdaten der Molekularbiologen die 3D-Modelle von kompliziert aufgebauten Proteinen und stellt sie auf Knopfdruck hochqualitativ und interaktiv dar.
Jul 14th, 2009
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Whether in the fields of medicine, sustainable energy supply or environmental protection, without making use of nanotechnology we will not be capable of overcoming the challenges which the future presents. In parallel with these efforts, though, it is essential that we examine the new technology very carefully for potential risks, such as those presented by free nanoparticles. This is the conclusion drawn at the close of Empa's 3rd NanoConvention, held on July 6th in Zurich.
Jul 14th, 2009
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Microfluidic fuel cells could provide the necessary energy to provide continuous power to remote sensors, mobile phones and laptops.
Jul 14th, 2009
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The University of Ghent (UGent) and the nanoelectronics research center IMEC demonstrated repulsive and attractive nanophotonic forces, depending on the spatial distribution of the light used.
Jul 14th, 2009
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In response to the growing threat of swine flu, a University of Queensland team is applying nanopatch technology to potentially solve the problems associated with vaccinating millions of Australians.
Jul 14th, 2009
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Metals that dissolve in water successfully extracted, transferred into layer of organic solvent that floats on water.
Jul 13th, 2009
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A team of Yale University researchers has discovered a "repulsive" light force that can be used to control components on silicon microchips, meaning future nanodevices could be controlled by light rather than electricity.
Jul 13th, 2009
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The only medical devices event that brings together materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, product designers, researchers, and clinicians is coming to Minneapolis, Aug. 10-12.
Jul 13th, 2009
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The materials showing the way to future vehicles may be light in terms of weight, but they are far from 'lightweight' in importance.
Jul 13th, 2009
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is opening its 36-million-square meter (8,900-acre) campus on September 23, 2009, welcoming a founding faculty of more than 60 accomplished scientists and engineers from around the world and an equally diverse inaugural class of 345 graduate students to the shores of the Red Sea.
Jul 13th, 2009
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Superconductivity appears to rely on very different mechanisms in two varieties of iron-based superconductors. The insight comes from research groups that are making bold statements about the correct description of superconductivity in iron-based compounds.
Jul 13th, 2009
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If that office inkjet printer has become just another fixture, it's time to take a fresh look at it. Similar technology may soon be used to develop paper-based biosensors that can detect certain harmful toxins that can cause food poisoning or be used as bioterrorism agents.
Jul 13th, 2009
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This new equipment expands the university's capability of the Electron Microscope Facility.
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Nanobiosensors, which will make point-of-care testing in GP's surgeries a reality, have the potential to account for 50 per cent of the biosensor market by 2020.
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University of Canterbury physicist Associate Professor Simon Brown hopes a report published this week will spur the New Zealand Government to face up to the challenges nanotechnology poses for this country.
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Scientists in the UK have developed a method to visualize fingerprints even after the print itself has been removed.
Jul 13th, 2009
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