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Nanocantilevers yield surprises critical for designing new detectors

Researchers have made a discovery about the behavior of tiny structures called nanocantilevers that could be crucial in designing a new class of ultra-small sensors for detecting viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.

September 11, 2006 Read more

Artificial nanoscale cholesterol carrier targets brain tumors

New research results suggest that for cancer patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant brain tumor in adults, synthetic LDL-like nanoparticles could prove to be the vehicle of choice for delivering potent anticancer drugs to tumor cells while sparing healthy neighboring cells.

September 11, 2006 Read more

Superb nanocrystalline alloys for plating developed

Functionally graded nanocrystalline plating with excellent lubricating, anticorrosion and antiwear performances has recently been fabricated in China.

September 11, 2006 Read more

Proof of concept anti-cancer studies of an exciting nanoparticle-based photodynamic therapy

The technology exploits a three-component system: metal nanoparticles, novel phthalocyanine photosensitisers and phase transfer reagent.

September 8, 2006 Read more

World's smallest controlled heat source studies explosives at the nanoscale

Using nanometer scale analysis techniques and quantities too small to explode, researchers have mapped the temperature and length-sale factors that make explosives behave the way they do.

September 8, 2006 Read more

Spinning new theory on particle spin brings science closer to quantum computing

Physicists have devised a potentially groundbreaking theory demonstrating how to control the spin of particles without using superconducting magnets.

September 8, 2006 Read more

New report on nanotechnology in agriculture and food looks at potential applications, benefits and risks

The nanotech food market is growing rapidly and will reach over $20 billion by 2010.

September 7, 2006 Read more

Beyond Beauty lifts the lid on nanotechnology

The first of two conferences at the Paris expo with a focus on nanotechnology relating to UV filters.

September 7, 2006 Read more

From bubbles to capsules

Making silicon dioxide nanocapsules by frothing polymers with supercritical carbon dioxide.

September 7, 2006 Read more

Ultrasound can deliver drugs

Researchers have shown how ultrasound energy can briefly "open a door" in the protective outer membranes of living cells to allow entry of drugs and other therapeutic molecules.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Container transport on a nano scale

By using polymers containing iron, it is possible to make intelligent containers of which the access of molecules can be regulated in a chemical way.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Engineers demonstrate laser nano antenna

New laser could lead to higher density DVDs, more powerful microscopes and novel tools for biology and engineering.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Nanoscientists create biological switch from spinach molecule

Nanoscientists have transformed a molecule of chlorophyll-a from spinach into a complex biological switch that has possible future applications for green energy, technology and medicine.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Switchable lotus effect

Researchers have synthesized a compound in the diarylethene family whose surface becomes super-water-repellent on command.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Targeting buckyballs with antibodies

A new method for attaching tumor-targeting antibodies to the surface of buckyballs.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Improving magnetic nanoparticle design

Numerous groups are attempting to use iron nanoparticles in medical imaging applications. Researchers are also developing magnetic nanoparticles as miniature thermal scalpels for killing tumors as well as imaging them.

September 5, 2006 Read more