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Photodynamic therapy with nanoparticles targets tumors

A nontoxic photodynamic dye that appears to be particularly lethal to brain cancer cells.

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Nanoparticle probes light up cells

Nanosilver tags could provide a boost to high-throughput drug screening efforts.

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Multifunctional nanoparticles image tumors, deliver drug

Researchers have successfully melded magnetic iron nanoparticles, the anticancer drug doxorubicin, and a polymer tagged with a tumor-targeted molecule into a stable nanoparticle that accumulates inside human tumor cells.

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Perfecting targeted nanoparticles for anticancer therapy

Systematic experiments aimed at identifying how nanoparticle formulations affect drug delivery in the body.

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EU network focuses on nanoengineered superconductors for power applications

A new European research project NESPA - NanoEngineered Superconductors for Power Applications.

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EU launches nanotubes project for biomedical applications

A new EU research program CARBIO - Multifunctional Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Applications.

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New techniques pave way for carbon nanotubes in electronic devices

Two new techniques for placing carbon nanotube patterns on metal surfaces of just about any shape and size.

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Germany launches nano action plan

Germany launches a single framework for action.

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New U.S. research grants available for nanotoxicity research

A new nanotoxicity research grant titled Manufactured Nanomaterials: Physico-chemical Principles of Biocompatibility and Toxicity.

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Biofuel cells without the bio cells

Proteins rendered portable from the organisms that spawned them could make miniature bioreactor cells feasible.

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DNA gets kinky easily at the nanoscale

Scientists have answered a long-standing molecular stumper regarding DNA: How can parts of such a rigid molecule bend and coil without requiring large amounts of force?

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New military nanotechnology research consortium

The Consortium for Nanomaterials for Aerospace Commerce and Technology, or CONTACT.

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Floating and spiky

With the aid of complex computer simulations, scientists have discovered how the shape and distribution of certain sticky areas on the cell affect its adhesion in blood vessels.

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UK completes its network of 22 nanotechnology centers

A new era with a complete network of 22 Nanotechnology Centres linking up across the UK will be officially ushered in Nov. 2, 2006.

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Quantum coherence possible in incommensurate electronic systems

It was demonstrated that quantum coherence is possible in electronic systems that are incommensurate, thereby removing one obstacle in the development of quantum devices.