Drugs encased in nanoparticles travel to tumors on the surface of immune-system cells
New approach could dramatically improve the success rate of immune-cell therapies.
Aug 15th, 2010
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Predicting how nanoparticles will interact with biological systems
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method for predicting the ways nanoparticles will interact with biological systems - including the human body.
Aug 15th, 2010
Read moreThe nano world of Shrinky Dinks
Low-cost nanopatterning method utilizes popular shrinkable plastic.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreUT Austin's nanoscience building named after president emeritus
The University of Texas at Austin's nanoscience building has been named the Larry R. Faulkner Nano Science and Technology Building by the UT System Board of Regents in recognition of former President Faulkner's leadership in bringing the university's nanotechnology program to national prominence.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreEPA releases draft document of silver nanomaterial case study
EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for the draft document, Nanomaterial Case Study: 'Nanoscale Silver in Disinfectant Spray', as announced in the August 13, 2010 Federal Register Notice. The deadline for comments is September 27, 2010.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreVirtueller Baukasten hilft beim Design von nanostrukturierten Werkstoffen
Neue Nachwuchsforschungsgruppe am MPI-P will mit Computersimulationen ihrer Nanostrukturen Eigenschaften von Materialien vorab bestimmen. Daraus ergeben sich neue Perspektiven zur Entwicklung massgeschneiderter Werkstoffe.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreLondon South Bank University receives EU grant for clean energy nanotechnology research
Two teams of researchers lead by academics at London South Bank University have been awarded funding from the European Union to help develop innovative, environmentally friendly technology which will contribute towards the fight against climate change.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreCarbon nanotubes making waves in kayak design
Re-Turn AS is using carbon nanotubes to make kayaks faster and more stable.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreDancing in the dark: Scientists shed new light on protein-salt interactions
To study nanostructures in real environments, Berkeley Lab scientists have combined theoretical and experimental approaches to glimpse into a protein's interaction with simple salts in water.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreWax, soap clean up obstacles to better batteries
Paraffin and surfactant oleic acid improve synthesis of lithium manganese phosphate electrodes.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreComparative study highlights the unusual properties of quantum spin liquids
A growing body of experimental evidence is lending support to the theory that an exotic state of matter called a quantum spin liquid actually exists. Signatures of a quantum spin liquid have now been observed in an organic insulator.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreUAlbany NanoCollege's E2TAC and NENY announce winners of clean energy investment presentations
The Clean Energy Investment Presentations featured the hottest emerging cleantech start-ups, who showcased their revolutionary technologies to an audience of regional and national venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers, and federal executives.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreMauro Ferrari joins The Methodist Hospital Research Institute as President and CEO
Dr. Mauro Ferrari, an internationally recognized leader, collaborator and scientist specializing in biomedical nanotechnology, was named President and CEO of The Methodist Hospital Research Institute today.
Aug 13th, 2010
Read moreImplantable silk metamaterials could advance biomedicine, biosensing
Researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering and Boston University have fabricated and characterized the first large area metamaterial structures patterned on implantable, bio-compatible silk substrates.
Aug 12th, 2010
Read moreNew nanoscale transistors allow sensitive probing inside cells
Chemists and engineers at Harvard University have fashioned nanowires into a new type of V-shaped transistor small enough to be used for sensitive probing of the interior of cells.
Aug 12th, 2010
Read moreNanoparticles and scorpion venom could improve gene therapy for brain cancer
An ingredient in the venom of the 'deathstalker' scorpion could help gene therapy become an effective treatment for brain cancer, scientists are reporting.
Aug 12th, 2010
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