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Grant to Develop Microbial Fuel Cell Array for Bioenergy Research

Dr. Arum Han, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A+M University, and Dr. Paul de Figueiredo (PI) from the plant pathology and microbiology department have received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a microbial fuel cell (MFC) array for bioenergy research.

18 Aug 2009

Surface-Modified Liquid Protein with Liquid-Crystalline Properties

Proteins are solids. When heated they do not melt; instead, they decompose or sublime directly to the gas phase at low pressures. They cannot be converted into a liquid form unless they are dissolved in a solvent.

17 Aug 2009

NanoBio to Present Preclinical Data at Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Summit

NanoBio Corp. announced today that it is giving an oral presentation at the 2009 Immunotherapeutics + Vaccine Summit, which will include preclinical data demonstrating that its intranasal nanoemulsion adjuvant technology significantly enhances the immune response to influenza vaccines.

From BlueWillow Biologics 17 Aug 2009

Microchannels that Could Advance the Field of Tissue Engineering

Utilizing fractal patterns similar to those created by lightning strikes, Victor Ugaz, associate professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A+M University, has created a network of microc...

17 Aug 2009

Researchers Modify "Cornell Dots" to Make the World's Tiniest Laser

Researchers have modified nanoparticles known as "Cornell dots" to make the world's tiniest laser -- so small it could be incorporated into microchips to serve as a light source for photonic circuits. The device may also have applications for sensors, solar collectors and in biomedicine.

17 Aug 2009

Chemist Develop Invisible Fence for Trapping and Controlling Nanoparticles

A chemist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has developed a kind of invisible fence for trapping and controlling particles as small as a single virus or large protein.

17 Aug 2009

New Sensor Detecting up to 14 Commonly-Used Sweeteners

In a new approach to an effective "electronic tongue" that mimics human taste, scientists in Illinois are reporting development of a small, inexpensive, lab-on-a-chip sensor that quickly and accurately identifies sweetness - one of the five primary tastes.

From American Chemical Society 17 Aug 2009

Highly Sensitive Test to Look for DNA Attachments using Nanotechnology

Using tiny crystals called quantum dots, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a highly sensitive test to look for DNA attachments that often are early warning signs of cancer.

17 Aug 2009

Researchers Describes New Approach to Organic Electronics

Plastic that conducts electricity holds promise for cheaper, thinner and more flexible electronics. This technology is already available in some gadgets - the new Sony walkman that was introduced earlier this summer and the Microsoft Zune HD music player released last week both incorporate organic light-emitting electronic displays.

17 Aug 2009

Microscopic Magnetic Particles Bringing Stem Cells to Sites of Cardiovascular Injury

Microscopic magnetic particles have been used to bring stem cells to sites of cardiovascular injury in a new method designed to increase the capacity of cells to repair damaged tissue, UCL scientists announced today. ...

17 Aug 2009

Universities Granted International License for a Portfolio of Glow-in-the-Dark Pigments

The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) and the University of Puerto Rico have granted an international, non-exclusive license for a portfolio of glow-in-the-dark pigments that can be designed to emit light in any color of the visible spectrum for nearly a day. Performance Indicator, LLC, of Lowell, Mass., acquired the license.

17 Aug 2009