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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.

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Polymer 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.

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Designing gold nanoparticles for cancer imaging

A method for attaching multiple gadolinium atoms to the surface of gold nanoparticles.

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Drug-delivering dendrimers devolve on demand

A second-generation dendrimer that will disintegrate upon command, releasing all of its drug payload in a single dose.

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Nanorods create stimulus-triggered gene therapy device

Nanocarriers that can be triggered to deliver genes to diseased tissues.

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Buckyballs ferry drugs into cancer cells safely

New type of buckyball nanoparticle that acts as a passkey, allowing peptide-based drugs to enter cancer cells.

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Experts 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.

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On discussing nanotechnology with transhumanists

Nigel Cameron's response to a Beliefnet article that we ran in Nanowerk News.

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German 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.

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