Nanoparticles to be used in genic therapy
A new PhD thesis by Ana del Pozo describes the development, characterisation and optimisation of a system of administration of genes based on solid lipid nanoparticles.
May 18th, 2009
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Nano-carbon electrodes help form high capacity lithium-sulfur batteries
Chemists in Canada have used a carbon framework to form an electrode in lithium-sulfur batteries that results in charge capacities several times greater than standard lithium ion batteries.
May 18th, 2009
Read moreEnabling graphene-based technology via chemical functionalization
While the physics of graphene has been thoroughly explored, chemical functionalization of graphene has proven to be elusive. Now researchers at Northwestern University have identified conditions for chemically functionalizing graphene with the organic semiconductor perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic-dianhydride (PTCDA).
May 17th, 2009
Read moreNew system for detection of single atoms records photon bursts from optical cavity
Scientists have devised a new technique for real-time detection of freely moving individual neutral atoms that is more than 99.7% accurate and sensitive enough to discern the arrival of a single atom in less than one-millionth of a second, about 20 times faster than the best previous methods.
May 17th, 2009
Read moreThe future of personalized cancer treatment: An entirely new direction for RNAi delivery
In technology that promises to one day allow drug delivery to be tailored to an individual patient and a particular cancer tumor, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have developed an efficient system for delivering siRNA into primary cells.
May 17th, 2009
Read moreEuropium found to be a superconductor
Of the 92 naturally occurring elements, add another to the list of those that are superconductors.
May 16th, 2009
Read moreNanotechnology pioneer honored by Houston Technology Center
Rice Professor James Tour was one of six high-profile Houstonians honored at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Houston Technology Center (HTC) this week, earning a special achievement award for his advances in nanotechnology.
May 16th, 2009
Read moreUsing high-precision laser tweezers to juggle cells
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreSoft and tough like biological tissue: DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes
A team of Australian and Korean researchers has developed a novel, highly porous, sponge-like material whose mechanical properties closely resemble those of biological soft tissues.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreThe future is bright for novel light sources
Writing in the journal Nature,scientists describe the future of OLEDs as 'bright, not only because of their high illumination quality, but also because their outstanding efficiencies will help to reduce our carbon footprint'.
May 15th, 2009
Read morePhysics professor uses Air Force grants to create highly conductive nanocomposites
If one University of Houston professor has his way, the inexpensive plastic now used to manufacture CDs and DVDs will one day soon be put to use in improving the integrity of electronics in aircraft, computers and iPhones.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreClean energy, nanotechnology and inner harmony
Ranganath Teki this month will earn his doctorate in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, but his quest for learning and knowledge is far from complete.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreNanoscale research grants from Veeco Labs
Veeco has announced their second Veeco Labs request for proposals. In this program, Veeco will award the best five proposals, an approx. $40k electronic application module (TUNA/TR-TUNA, SSRM, SCM, or CAFM) for the Dimension, MultiMode, or Innova SPMs.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreSpectacular online gallery of Art of Science competition
The online gallery for Princeton University's third Art of Science competition went live Thursday, May 14. An online site that allows members of the public to choose their favorite 2009 Art of Science image will go live at the same time.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreWinner announced for the 2009 Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize
Oxford Instruments are delighted to announce that Dr John Morton from the department of Materials at Oxford University is the 2009 recipient of the Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize.
May 15th, 2009
Read moreGreen catalysis makes a splash
Scientists in Japan have developed recyclable catalysts that selectively generate chiral organic molecules in water - a nearly ideal green chemical process
May 15th, 2009
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