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Buckets of DNA nanoparticles

Molecular buckets that pack DNA into nanoparticles could have implications for gene therapy.

January 5, 2007 Read more

Metamaterials found to work for visible light

For the first time ever, researchers have developed a material with a negative refractive index for visible light.

January 4, 2007 Read more

Repetitive motion speeds nanoparticle uptake

Newly published research by toxicologists finds that repetitive movement can speed the uptake of nanoparticles through the skin.

January 4, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology safety needs specific government risk research strategy and funding

The federal government needs a master plan for identifying and reducing potential nanotechnology risks.

January 4, 2007 Read more

First legal disputes over nanotechnology patents emerging

In what may become an increasingly frequent occurence of nanotechnology commercialization, a supplier of sophisticated polishing compounds has announced plans to pursue a patent infringement enforcement action against a rival over a nanotech application.

January 3, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology art competition now open for voting

The first ever online NanoArt worldwide competition opened back in October. The public vote for this online competition is open now. 71 works have been submitted so far.

January 3, 2007 Read more

The first federal restrictions on nanotechnology could be coming soon

Antimicrobial nanomaterials meet increased regulatory scrutiny.

January 3, 2007 Read more

Blazing the optical trail with record-setting molecules

The internet could soon shift into overdrive thanks to a new generation of optical molecules.

January 3, 2007 Read more

Toward a new oral delivery system for insulin using nanoshell shields

A new nanoparticle drug delivery system shows promise as a potential way to administer insulin and perhaps other protein-based drugs by mouth rather than injection or nasal sprays.

January 3, 2007 Read more

Cheaper LEDs from breakthrough in zinc oxide nanowire research

Engineers have synthesized a long-sought semiconducting material that may pave the way for an inexpensive new kind of light emitting diode (LED).

January 3, 2007 Read more

New class of polymers discovered

Researchers have discovered a new class of ultra-thin polymer films with potential applications ranging from coating tiny microelectronic devices to plastic solar cells.

January 3, 2007 Read more

Nanoscale cubes and spheres

Uniform porous silicon oxide nano-objects formed by controlled disassembly of a lattice structure.

January 3, 2007 Read more

U.S. Army contract focuses on nanocomposites-based vehicle armor

A new program will use nanotechnology to address an immediate need for strong but lightweight armor for existing military vehicles.

January 2, 2007 Read more

Fighting the spread of superbugs

An antimicrobial coating has been developed to combat bacterial infections.

January 2, 2007 Read more

Nanohighway to solar cells

Hiroshi Imahori of Kyoto University discusses electrophoresis as a means to make molecular highways for organic solar cells

January 2, 2007 Read more

Easing concerns about the toxicity of diamond nanoparticles

New research has brightened the prospects for using nanodiamonds as drug carriers, implant coatings, nanorobots and other medical applications that take advantage of diamond nanoparticles' attractive properties.

January 2, 2007 Read more