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Nano-chambers mimic living cells to squeeze new activity from defunct proteins
Inactive enzymes entombed in tiny honeycomb-shaped holes in silica can spring to life.
November 28, 2006 Read more
Never-before-made material similar to diamonds and ice
New form of germanium synthesized has rare properties with major technological potential.
November 28, 2006 Read more
Discovery of new possibilities for magnetic storage
A new mechanism with which it is possible to use weak magnetic fields to reverse tiny magnetic structures, called vortex cores, quickly and with no losses.
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Chemist studies how electrons behave
Work could improve lights, other devices.
November 28, 2006 Read more
Nanotubes persist in natural environments
The explosion in the creation of better and more complicated nanomaterials is moving far ahead of research on such materials' environmental safety, leaving many to wonder about their potential effects on human health and the environment.
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Silicon nanowires grown without gold catalyst
Aluminium instead of gold used as a catalyst to grow the nanowires for microchips.
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Pure carbon nanotubes pass first in vivo test
Nanotubes tracked in blood and liver; study finds no adverse effects.
November 27, 2006 Read more
3-D X-ray images of nanoparticles
A new X-ray microscope that can look at nanomaterials in three dimensions.
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New method enables ultrasensitive cellular imaging
A new imaging technique that uses gold or silver nanoparticles to image single cells with a resolution sufficient to obtain molecular information from within the cell.
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Nanoparticles improve drug targeting to skin
Polymer nanoparticles are used to encapsulate a light-sensitizing agent known as benzopsoralen.
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Lipid nanoparticles enhance antitumor vaccine activity
Boosting the activity of a DNA-based anticancer vaccine with lipid-based nanoparticles.
November 27, 2006 Read more
Germany calls for call for comprehensive labelling and accompanying risk research on nanotechnology products
BfR calls for comprehensible labelling, clear definitions, terms and standards as well as far more research into the potential risks before nanotechnology is used to a greater degree in consumer products.
November 27, 2006 Read more
Bio-inspired assembly of nanoparticle building blocks
Nanoassembly technique draws on lessons from cell membranes.
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Nanotechnology makes world's smallest piano wire
The wires are made of carbon nanotubes that measure approximately 2 nanometers in diameter.
November 27, 2006 Read more
A new twist on nanotubes
Chemists have found a set of organic molecules that spontaneously assemble themselves into a helical spiral with a hollow core.
November 24, 2006 Read more
Focus on photosynthesis
An international group of researchers determines the arrangement of atoms in the manganese cluster of photosystem II.
November 24, 2006 Read more
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