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Multifunctional nanoparticles image, target, and treat tumors

Encapsulating magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles within a silica shell has yielded a new multifunctional nanoparticle that has the potential to image, target, and treat tumors with water-insoluble anticancer drugs.

May 21, 2008 Read more

Nanoparticle-induced heating boosts antitumor radiation therapy

A research team at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has found that pretreating tumors with gold nanoparticles and near-infrared radiation dramatically improves the response of tumors to radiation therapy.

May 21, 2008 Read more

Mass-producing tunable magnetic nanoparticles

Taking a cue from the semiconductor industry, a team of investigators at Stanford University has developed a method of producing unlimited quantities of highly magnetic nanoparticles suitable for use as magnetic resonance tumor imaging agents.

May 21, 2008 Read more

Dendrimers improve imaging with magnetic nanoparticles

Dendrimers are spherical polymer nanoparticles that have shown promise as targeted anticancer drug delivery vehicles. Iron oxide nanoparticles have already demonstrated the ability to image tumors and metastatic lesions. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan have combined the two, producing a layered nanoscale construct that targets and images tumors in animal models of human cancer.

May 21, 2008 Read more

Scripps Research Institute awarded patent for remarkable chemical technology

Procedure can be used to create new electronics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

May 21, 2008 Read more

NSTI, CTSI, and TechConnect Announce the Global Showcase of Advanced Technology Initiatives, Innovations and Intellectual Property

The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) announced their largest Global Showcase of Advanced Technology Initiatives, Innovations and Intellectual Property will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

May 20, 2008 Read more

U.S. Army and UAlbany NanoCollege sign agreement to establish unique research partnership

Army Research Laboratory and CNSE create Center for National Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization to conduct joint research on critical military applications.

May 20, 2008 Read more

Corporate nanotechnology survey in Germany explores exposure to nanomaterials

Results of a corporate survey by the Federal Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (BAuA) and the Association of the Chemical Industry (VCI) in Germany have been published on BAuA's website.

May 20, 2008 Read more

No takers yet for EPA's in-depth Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

On January 28th, 2008, EPA launched the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP). To date EPA has received three submissions for nanoscale materials under the basic program. EPA has also received commitments from ten additional companies to submit data on nanoscale materials under the basic program. Thus far no one has signed up to participate in the in-depth portion of the NMSP.

May 20, 2008 Read more

Carbon nanotubes that look like asbestos, behave like asbestos

New study shows inhaling long, thin carbon nanotubes may result in asbestos-related disease.

May 20, 2008 Read more

Counting immune cells on a 'protein printboard'

In order to monitor how far an HIV infection has progressed, the number of immune cells - lymphocytes - must be counted. Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a method that neatly arranges the antibodies that bind to these immune cells on a 'molecular printboard'.

May 20, 2008 Read more

More than 100 Leading Organizations from Around the World to Convene in Atlanta for Biodetection Technologies 2008

Biodetection Technologies is an internationally recognized event for experts in detection and identification of biological and chemical threats. Delivering this year's opening keynote address will be Robert Hooks, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for WMD and Biodefense from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

May 20, 2008 Read more

Finding yields creation of bacteria-resistant films

Having found that whether bacteria stick to surfaces depends partly on how stiff those surfaces are, MIT engineers have created ultrathin films made of polymers that could be applied to medical devices and other surfaces to control microbe accumulation.

May 20, 2008 Read more

NASA nanotechnology-based biosensor helps detect biohazards

NASA has developed a revolutionary nanotechnology-based biosensor that can detect trace amounts of specific bacteria, viruses and parasites.

May 20, 2008 Read more

Revolutionary new technology for nanoscale assembly at wafer level

Researchers at the NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) at Northeastern University, with partners UMass Lowell and University of New Hampshire, have discovered an innovative technology that will have a tremendous impact on the nanotechnology industry.

May 20, 2008 Read more

International Nanotechnology Exhibition comes to South Africa

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with the government of France and the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, announced the imminent arrival of the La Villette Nanotechnology Exhibition.

May 19, 2008 Read more