Virus detection with molecular machines
A 'DNA machine' that detects a virus by reading its genome, and then produces an alarm signal, in the form of a visible glow.
Nov 10th, 2006
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Neural networking nanotubes
Using carbon nanotubes to connect an integrated circuit to nerve cells.
Nov 10th, 2006
Read moreNew measurement guide worth 'poring over'
A new Recommended Practice Guide provides useful advice and instruction on how to analyze the size, distribution and total volume of nanopores.
Nov 9th, 2006
Read moreNanorust cleans arsenic from drinking water
The discovery of unexpected magnetic interactions between ultrasmall specks of rust is leading scientists to develop a revolutionary, low-cost technology for cleaning arsenic from drinking water.
Nov 9th, 2006
Read moreFullerene shows promise in reducing radiation side effects
Fullerenes are as good as two other antioxidant drugs and the FDA-approved drug, Amifostine in fending off radiation damage from normal tissue.
Nov 8th, 2006
Read moreA leading edge camera for molecules
Researchers have visualised vibration and rotation in the nuclei of a hydrogen molecule as a quantum mechanical wave packet.
Nov 8th, 2006
Read moreStudying bone deformation at the nanoscale
Scientists discovered the way deformation at the nanoscale takes place in a bone by studying it with the synchrotron X-rays.
Nov 7th, 2006
Read moreNew report on nanotechnology in construction
A new report describes the impact that nanotechnology is having in the construction industry.
Nov 7th, 2006
Read moreEngineers develop revolutionary nanotech water desalination membrane
New reverse osmosis (RO) membrane promises to reduce the cost of seawater desalination and wastewater reclamation.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read morePhotodynamic therapy with nanoparticles targets tumors
A nontoxic photodynamic dye that appears to be particularly lethal to brain cancer cells.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read moreNanoparticle probes light up cells
Nanosilver tags could provide a boost to high-throughput drug screening efforts.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read moreMultifunctional nanoparticles image tumors, deliver drug
Researchers have successfully melded magnetic iron nanoparticles, the anticancer drug doxorubicin, and a polymer tagged with a tumor-targeted molecule into a stable nanoparticle that accumulates inside human tumor cells.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read morePerfecting targeted nanoparticles for anticancer therapy
Systematic experiments aimed at identifying how nanoparticle formulations affect drug delivery in the body.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read moreEU network focuses on nanoengineered superconductors for power applications
A new European research project NESPA - NanoEngineered Superconductors for Power Applications.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read moreEU launches nanotubes project for biomedical applications
A new EU research program CARBIO - Multifunctional Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Applications.
Nov 6th, 2006
Read moreNew techniques pave way for carbon nanotubes in electronic devices
Two new techniques for placing carbon nanotube patterns on metal surfaces of just about any shape and size.
Nov 6th, 2006
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