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Regenerative Medicine Using Nanotechnology To Create Bioinert, Bioactive and Resorbable Biomaterials For Smart Implants and Cell Based Therapies

The vision for nano-assisted regenerative medicine is the development of cost-effective disease-modifying therapies that will allow for in-situ tissue regeneration.

23 Aug 2006

Nanotechnology Improving Healthcare Through Invitro Biosensors and Integrated Devices and In-vivo Implantable Devices and Medical Imaging

The application of micro- and nanobiotechnology in medical diagnostics can be grouped into two areas, invitro (biosensors and integrated devices) and in-vivo (implantable devices, medical imaging) applications.

23 Aug 2006

Economic Impact of Nanotechnology Based Healthcare Including Medical Devices, Medical Imaging and Pharmaceuticals

NanoMedicine is not only important to Europe from the social and welfare aspects, but also for its economic potential. An analysis of the market segments for medical devices and drugs & pharmaceuticals gives an idea about the leverage of NanoMedicine on the markets.

23 Aug 2006

Nanodiagnostics, Targeted Drug Delivery Systems and Nanotechnology Enabled Regenerative Medicine For Fighting Disease

Artificial nanostructures, such as nanoparticles and nanodevices, being of the same size as biological entities, can readily interact with biomolecules on both the cell surface and within the cell. Nanomedical developments range molecular diagnostics integrated medical nanosystems.

23 Aug 2006

Nanotechnology Survey Results For The Use of Nanotechnology Within The 2005 US Manufacturing Industry

This article is a summary of the 2005 National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) survey to benchmark the adoption of nanotechnology into manufacturing within the United States

31 Jul 2006

Design, Components and Operation of an Atomic Force Microscope

This article serves as a basic introduction to the design and operation of an atomic force microscope. It covers basic concepts and technologies that help understand the construction and operation of an atomic force microscope.

17 Feb 2006

Who Owns the Patents and IP Rights for Carbon Nanotubes?

Single-wall carbon nanotubes were discovered in 1991 by Sumio Iijima of Japan, a researcher for Japanese computer giant NEC Corporation.

From Elkington and Fife LLP 27 Aug 2005

Carbon Nanotubes - Definition, Properties, Industry Applications and Possible Environmental Concerns

Carbon nanotubes, also called Buckytubes, are cylinders made up of pure carbon molecules, whose unique properties make them very attractive to many different industries. A definition of carbon nanotubes, potential applications, the issue of mass-production and concerns about toxicity are considered.

27 Aug 2005

Could Nanomaterials Replace Rubber?

Nanoparticles have often been mixed with rubber to improve the wear and strength of tires. Many tire manufacturers are now developing engineered nanoparticles to further extend tire life.

15 Aug 2005

Ten Lessons for the Nanotech Entrepreneur from the Photonics Bubble

Parallels are drawn between the photonics bubble and emerging technology areas such as nanotechnology. The mistakes and lessons learned after the photonics bubble and are discussed with relation to the emerging field of nanotechnology.

17 Feb 2005

Feature Articles

Regenerative Medicine Using Nanotechnology To Create Bioinert, Bioactive and Resorbable Biomaterials For Smart Implants and Cell Based Therapies

Nanotechnology Improving Healthcare Through Invitro Biosensors and Integrated Devices and In-vivo Implantable Devices and Medical Imaging

Economic Impact of Nanotechnology Based Healthcare Including Medical Devices, Medical Imaging and Pharmaceuticals

Nanodiagnostics, Targeted Drug Delivery Systems and Nanotechnology Enabled Regenerative Medicine For Fighting Disease

Nanotechnology Survey Results For The Use of Nanotechnology Within The 2005 US Manufacturing Industry

Design, Components and Operation of an Atomic Force Microscope

Who Owns the Patents and IP Rights for Carbon Nanotubes?

Carbon Nanotubes - Definition, Properties, Industry Applications and Possible Environmental Concerns

Could Nanomaterials Replace Rubber?

Ten Lessons for the Nanotech Entrepreneur from the Photonics Bubble

New Details of Mica Surface Could Influence 2D Material Electronics

Nanofiber-Hydrogel Shows Promise For Crohn's Disease Treatment

Novel 2D Surface Nanostructures Created With Femtosecond Laser

Following Nanoparticles Into Cells To Design Better Drugs

Enhancing the Efficiency of Fuel Cells with 3D Nanostructures

Taking Composite Innovation to Industry at the GEIC

New Material Advances 3D Printing at the Nanoscale

How Nanoscience Innovation is Helping to Tackle Pancreatic Cancer

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