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Direct Kinase Assessment in Tissue Samples Using Integrated Microfluidic and Imaging Platform

Inappropriate growth and survival signaling, which leads to the aberrant growth of cancer cells, is a driving force behind tumors. Much of current cancer research focuses on the kinase enzymes whose mutations are resp...

From University of California, Los Angeles 2 Nov 2010

Interesting Properties of Graphene Oxide Can Support Future Transmission Electron Microscopes

The single layer material Graphene was the subject of a Nobel prize this year but research led by a team of researchers at the University of Warwick has found molecular hooks on the surface of its close chemical cousin, Graphene Oxide, that will potentially provide massive benefits to researchers using transmission electron microscopes.

2 Nov 2010

OSU Engineers Develop New Method to Boost Nanoparticle Production Rate

Engineers at Oregon State University have discovered a new method to speed the production rate of nanoparticles by 500 times, an advance that could play an important role in making nanotechnology products more commercially practical.

2 Nov 2010

Strange Quasiparticles Can Help for Novel Quantum Computing

When confined to a 2-dimensional sheet, some exotic particle-like structures known as anyons appear to entwine in ways that could lead to robust quantum computing schemes, according to research appearing in the November ...

2 Nov 2010

Roche Announces Partnership for Development of Low-Cost DNA Sequencing System

454 Life Sciences, a Roche Company, announced today that it has entered an exclusive partnership with DNA Electronics for the development of a low-cost, high-throughput DNA sequencing system.

2 Nov 2010

New Method for Coating Large Surfaces with Nanofiber Thin Films

Oil and water don't mix, but add in some nanofibers and all bets are off. A team of UCLA chemists and engineers has developed a new method for coating large surfaces with nanofiber thin films that are both transparent and electrically conductive.

2 Nov 2010

Conductor Paths for Marvelous Light

Organic light-emitting diodes are seen as the basis for a new generation of lamps: Large-area lamps that can be randomly shaped and fl exibly integrated into interior design. But the “illuminated glass” is still very expensive. Researchers want to optimize the lamps of the future and reduce the price by a new manufacturing process.

2 Nov 2010

Nanophase Launches NanoArc Aluminum Oxide Dispersions for UV-Cured Coatings

Nanophase Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, has broadened its NanoArc® product portfolio with the addition of NanoArc® Aluminum Oxide dispersion additives.

From Nanophase Technologies Corporation 1 Nov 2010

The Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology Announces Second Executive Roundtable Event

The Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology (COIN) today announced their second Executive Roundtable event to be hosted at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro, NC, on November 17, 2010. T...

1 Nov 2010

NanoBioMagnetics Enters into Agreement with Nanomateriales SA de CV

Oklahoma-based NanoBioMagnetics Inc. and Nanomateriales SA de CV of Monterrey City, Mexico, have entered into an agreement to expand global manufacturing and commercialization opportunities for both companies in the area...

1 Nov 2010

Using Quantum Dots to Treat Tuberculosis and Other Inflammatory Lung Diseases

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a novel technology using quantum dots that is expected to have major implications for research and treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other inflammatory lung diseases.

1 Nov 2010

Nanotechnology Corporation Invests in Fiber Optic Project with ONEXIM

RUSNANO, established in 2007 to enable Government policy in the field of Nanotechnology, and ONEXIM will invest in a project to produce fiber optic systems to measure electric current and voltage. The budget for the proj...

1 Nov 2010

2010 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics Presents Lecture at Nanotechnology Forum

Noble Prize-winning physicist Konstatin Novoselov spoke today at the Third Nanotechnology International Forum. His lecture was titled “Graphene: Physics and Applications.” Immediately after speaking, Dr. Novo...

1 Nov 2010

Best Nanotechnology Researchers and Firms Honored at Iran Nano 2010 Ceremony

The 5th Nano Awards Festival ceremony held at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Saturday awarded the best researchers, firms, research centers, laboratories and technologies active in the field of nanotechnolo...

1 Nov 2010

New Research Project to Explore Potential of Graphene-Based Thermoplastics

New research will demonstrate the significant improvements in mechanical, electrical, thermal and barrier properties of thermoplastics that can be achieved by introducing graphene to the polymer. The reinforcement of...

1 Nov 2010