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India developing regulatory guidelines for nanotechnology drugs

NIPER is planning to take up the ambitious task of developing regulatory guidelines for approving nanotechnology based drugs.

November 24, 2006 Read more

EPA decides to regulate nanotechnology for the first time

The EPA has decided to regulate a large class of consumer items made with silver nanoparticles.

November 23, 2006 Read more

New findings on the structure of hydrophobic interfaces

Researchers have found a gap between water and a water-repelling surface that can give new insight into the way water and oil separate.

November 22, 2006 Read more

Carbon nanotube cutlery

A carbon nanotube knife that, in theory, would work like a tight-wire cheese slicer.

November 22, 2006 Read more

Measuring transport through a single atom in a transistor

Researchers have successfully measured transport through a single atom in a transistor.

November 22, 2006 Read more

Making sense of the future: example nanotechnology risks

A workshop at the European Futurists Conference later this month in Switzerland will deal with nanotechnology risks.

November 21, 2006 Read more

Reordering surface nanostructures to create true black metal

Scientists have created a way to change the properties of almost any metal to render it, literally, black.

November 21, 2006 Read more

Generic method links quantum dots to proteins

A simple, generic method for attaching quantum dots to proteins in a highly controlled manner.

November 20, 2006 Read more

Improving blood stem cell transplants, bioseparations using magnetic nanoparticles

Two reports show that the use of magnetic nanoparticles in bioseparations could have a significant impact on both clinical oncology and basic cancer research.

November 20, 2006 Read more

Nanotechnology continues to advance anticancer gene therapy

With the ability to sequester a wide variety of molecules and deliver them in a targeted manner to tumors, nanoparticles could prove to be the ideal delivery vehicle for oligonucleotide-based drugs.

November 20, 2006 Read more

Reading data stored as nuclear spins

Physicist shows it is feasible to read data stored in the form of the magnetic "spins" of phosphorus atoms.

November 20, 2006 Read more

New software accurately calculates application of nanofilms

A new software program accurately calculates the application of thin-film systems.

November 17, 2006 Read more

EU consultation on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics products

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) of the European Union is working on a request for a scientific opinion on the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products.

November 17, 2006 Read more

European policy makers told to get their act together for nanoscience

Nano was the theme of discussion for a recent two-day conference in Brussels that brought together some 400 experts, including concerned groups, policy makers and researchers from across Europe.

November 17, 2006 Read more

Chemists grow nanotube seeds

Study proves validity of Smalley's SWNT Amplification Concept.

November 17, 2006 Read more

Israel developing anti-militant 'bionic hornet' with nanotechnology

Israel is using nanotechnology to try to create a robot no bigger than a hornet that would be able to chase, photograph and kill its targets.

November 17, 2006 Read more