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UW Researchers Develop New Nanoparticle to Solve Medical Imaging Problem

Spotting a single cancerous cell that has broken free from a tumor and is traveling through the bloodstream to colonize a new organ might seem like finding a needle in a haystack. But a new imaging technique from the University of Washington is a first step toward making this possible.

28 Jul 2010

Engineers Use Nanotechnology to Develop Coatings for Nuclear Reactors

Researchers have discovered mechanisms critical to interactions between hot plasma and surfaces facing the plasma inside a thermonuclear fusion reactor, part of work aimed at developing coatings capable of withstanding the grueling conditions inside the reactors.

28 Jul 2010

New Laser-Activated Carbon Nanoparticle System for Intracellular Drug Delivery

Using chemical "nanoblasts" that punch tiny holes in the protective membranes of cells, researchers have demonstrated a new technique for getting therapeutic small molecules, proteins and DNA directly into living cells.

28 Jul 2010

Virage Logic Introduces New ARC Dual-Core Processor for HD Audio SoCs

Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL), the semiconductor industry's trusted IP partner, today announced the new ARC Sound AS221BD dual-core processor for High Definition (HD) Audio System-on-Chips (SoCs) targeting B...

28 Jul 2010

NanoActive Formulation Boosts Oral Bioavailability of Drugs, Shows In Vivo Data

NanGenex Inc., the proprietary NanoActive™ continuous flow technology platform company, has completed the first round in vivo testing of NanoActive™ nanoformulations of block-buster drugs. Low water solub...

From Tavanta Therapeutics 28 Jul 2010

New SiANA Analog IP Portfolio Ideal for TSMC’s 40, 65, and 90-nm Process Nodes

Virage Logic Corporation, the semiconductor industry's trusted IP partner, today announced the expansion of its broad semiconductor IP product portfolio with the introduction of SiANA, a new offering of silicon-proven analog IP components essential for building multimedia consumer electronics devices.

27 Jul 2010

AIXTRON Secures New MOCVD System Order from Meijo University

AIXTRON AG today announced a new order for one Close Coupled Showerhead GaN based LED MOCVD system from Meijo University, in Nagoya, an established AIXTRON customer in Japan. The order was received earlier this year and the system will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2010 in a 3x2-inch wafer configuration.

From AIXTRON SE 27 Jul 2010

Abraxis Receives Approval to Sell ABRAXANE in Japan

Abraxis BioScience, Inc., a fully integrated, global biotechnology company, today announced that Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has received approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to market ABRAXANE® IV Infusion 100 mg, Paclitaxel Injection (Suspension with Albumin), for use in the treatment of breast cancer.

27 Jul 2010

New Nano-Based Technology from Senior Scientific Enables Early Cancer Detection

Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. said today that a July 20th New York Times article titled “Prone to Error: Earliest Steps to Find Cancer” highlights the potential value of the early cancer detection technology developed by Senior Scientific, LLC and licensed by Manhattan Scientifics.

From Manhattan Scientifics Inc. 27 Jul 2010

Digi-Key, STMicroelectronics Announce Design Contest for Engineering Students

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and STMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for consumer and portable applications, today announced an exciting design contest for engineering students based on ST's iNEMO multi-sensor inertial measurement unit (IMU).

From STMicroelectronics 27 Jul 2010

Yingli Green Partners with Nano-Based Silicon Ink Technology Provider

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which holds the brand "Yingli Solar," today announced that it has signed a technology, research and production collaboration agreement with Innovalight, Inc., a privately-held firm selling a platform of silicon ink-based high efficiency solar cell materials and technology.

27 Jul 2010

Analysis on Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Nanostructured Solids

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/189a6c/functionalized_ino) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Functionalized Inorganic Fluorides: Synthesis, Characterizatio...

27 Jul 2010

Gold-Linked Quantum Dots Enhance Photoluminescence

By linking individual semiconductor quantum dots with gold nanoparticles, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated the ability to enhance the intensity of light emitted by individual quantum dots by up to 20 times.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 27 Jul 2010

Waters Exhibits MassTrak Solutions Ideal for Liquid Chromatography Applications

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is showcasing its portfolio of MassTrak™ solutions at the American Association of Clinical Chemistry annual meeting and Clinical Lab Expo July 25 - 29, 2010 in Anaheim in exhibit booth #444...

27 Jul 2010

ENN to Continue Advances in Thin Film Solar Cell Technology

ENN Solar Energy Co., Ltd., a leading clean energy company based in China, with research and development facilities in both Hebei, China and Silicon Valley, the U.S., announced that it will continue to advance silicon-based thin film solar cell technology.

27 Jul 2010