Nanotechnology creates switchable mirror
Thin film material for a switchable mirror that can be switched between reflective and transparent states.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
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Nanocantilever sets new mass detection record
Scientists have built a device capable of detecting masses as small as 1 attogram at ambient temperature and pressure.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read morePolymer nanoparticles create potential anticancer vaccine
A promising new method for creating therapeutic anticancer vaccines using a biodegradable nanoparticle as a means of delivering tumor cell debris and proteins to the immune system.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreDesigning gold nanoparticles for cancer imaging
A method for attaching multiple gadolinium atoms to the surface of gold nanoparticles.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreDrug-delivering dendrimers devolve on demand
A second-generation dendrimer that will disintegrate upon command, releasing all of its drug payload in a single dose.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreNanorods create stimulus-triggered gene therapy device
Nanocarriers that can be triggered to deliver genes to diseased tissues.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreBuckyballs ferry drugs into cancer cells safely
New type of buckyball nanoparticle that acts as a passkey, allowing peptide-based drugs to enter cancer cells.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreExperts tell EU to prop up ethics in nanomedicine
Nanotechnologies can open up promising areas in diagnosis and treatment but measures are needed to ensure that related medical products and devices are safe, scientific experts told the European Commission.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreOn discussing nanotechnology with transhumanists
Nigel Cameron's response to a Beliefnet article that we ran in Nanowerk News.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreGerman company takes proactive approach to nanotechnology safety
A large specialty chemicals manufacturer, has developed a nanotechnology policy in which it sets out guidelines on product safety and safe production.
Posted: Jan 29th, 2007
Read moreNanoscale thermometer to take a cell's temperature
Dreams of mapping temperature differences within biological cells may soon come true, say researchers in Japan.
Posted: Jan 28th, 2007
Read moreNano urchins made of gold
Odd-shaped metallic nanoparticles with unique optical and electronic properties.
Posted: Jan 28th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology enhances the therapeutic effect of tumeric
The Chemistry Department at Delhi University has developed a nano-particular vehicle for helping turmeric get absorbed in the body.
Posted: Jan 27th, 2007
Read moreElectron flashlight for nanotechnology
A novel source of extremely short electron pulses.
Posted: Jan 26th, 2007
Read more'Ultimate microscope' in sight
A breakthrough in x-ray microscopy which could be used to picture individual atoms in living cells without using a lens.
Posted: Jan 26th, 2007
Read moreUsing nanotechnology to improve health care in developing countries
Posted: Jan 26th, 2007
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