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Instruction manual for creating a molecular nose

An artificial nose could be a real benefit at times: this kind of biosensor could sniff out poisons, explosives or drugs, for instance.

February 12, 2007 Read more

Nanoparticle boost for antitumor vaccines

Encapsulating synthetic DNAs in lipid-based nanoparticles greatly enhances their immunogenicity and.

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Use of nanotechnology may provide safer breast cancer imaging tools

Aggressive research currently underway brings hope of dramatic advances in breast cancer management, according to a new review.

February 12, 2007 Read more

Drexler's controversial nanotechnology text as free e-book

Engines of Creation 2.0: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology is an updated and expanded ebook-only version of the 1986 original.

February 9, 2007 Read more

Car companies like Ford increasingly getting on the nanotechnology bandwagon

Many components used by the car industry will benefit from nanotechnology.

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Carrot nanofibers to make snowboards and battleships

Making a 20 carrot fishing rod.

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Finland boosts nanotechnology research links with China

Finland is intensifying its research links with China.

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EU and US agree to cooperate on environmental research of nanotechnology impacts

Under a new agreement concluded today by the EU and the US, scientists and researchers from both continents will be working closer together to more strategically address common environmental challenges.

February 9, 2007 Read more

Risk research is part of the U.S. government's 2008 nanotechnology budget

The NSF proposes to spend over $28 million in their 2008 budget on environmental, health and safety research.

February 9, 2007 Read more

Webcast on nanotechnology and health care in developing countries

A live webcast on February 27, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. will address the role nanotechnology could play in improving health care in developing countries.

February 8, 2007 Read more

Flow of tiny bubbles mimics computer circuitry

Work could boost capabilities of labs on a chip.

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UK and India team up on nanotechnology

The UK has joined forces with India to establish a joint Nanotechnology Working Group to speed up the development of new technologies.

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A close look at chirality

Chirality on nanoscopic surfaces can now be seen using optical microscopy.

February 8, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology meets biology and DNA finds its groove

Quick, inexpensive and efficient method to extract single DNA molecules and position them in nanoscale troughs where they can be easily analyzed and sequenced.

February 8, 2007 Read more

The weird world of exchange-traded nanotechnology funds

An article in today's Business Week deals with some of the most exotic exchange-traded funds. One of them is the Powershares Lux Nanotechnology Portfolio.

February 8, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology investing in Germany

Forbes magazine is running an article about nanotechnology investing in Germany.

February 7, 2007 Read more