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Nanotechnology and complexity: Building functionalities from multitude (Nanowerk News

A 1-day seminar will deal with the complexity and multidisciplinarity inherent in nanotechnologies.

December 19, 2006 Read more

Mayo Clinic study explores link between nanoparticles and kidney stones

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have successfully isolated nanoparticles from human kidney stones in cell cultures and have isolated proteins, RNA and DNA that appear to be associated with nanoparticles.

December 19, 2006 Read more

New magnetic polymers may advance spintronics technologies

The development may help lead to new techniques for faster and more versatile computer chips, among other applications.

December 19, 2006 Read more

Coaxial nanotube photoconductors

Coaxial structure shapes optoelectronic properties.

December 19, 2006 Read more

Nanotechnology implant could measure tumor growth, treatment

A tiny implant now being developed at MIT could one day help doctors rapidly monitor the growth of tumors and the progress of chemotherapy in cancer patients.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Call for papers: Nanotechnology and Industrial Ecology

The Journal of Industrial Ecology invites you to submit articles for a special issue on Industrial Ecology and and Nanotechnology by March 1, 2007.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Aptamer-quantum dot combo detects proteins

Aptamers can function as both a capping agent and a targeting agent.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Inorganic nanoparticles improve gene transfer into cells

Calcium phosphate nanoparticles to function as stable gene carriers.

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Nanoparticles designed for dual-mode imaging

Researchers have married the best characteristics of two types of nanoparticles to create a single nanoparticle probe that can yield clinically useful images of both tumors and the molecules involved in cancer.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Application of micro and nanotechnologies for the rapid detection of pesticides and pathogens

Emerging nanotechnologies will provide innumerable advantages in the quality control of foodstuffs and food safety.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Nanomaterials vulnerable to dispersal in natural environment

Laboratory experiments with carbon nanotubes use show significant potential for dispersal in aquatic environments.

December 18, 2006 Read more

Making better magnetic nanoparticles

Using a polymer coating designed to resemble the outer surface of a cell membrane, researchers have created a highly stable, biocompatible magnetic nanoparticle expected to improve the sensitivity of MRI.

December 18, 2006 Read more

As fast as a shark in water

A new coating system improves the aerodynamics of vehicles and aircraft.

December 15, 2006 Read more

Anti-fogging windshields through nanotechnology

A clear view with transparent coatings.

December 15, 2006 Read more

Nanotechnology bandage speeds up healing

The first clinical trials of a medical bandage that heals wounds faster concludes this month.