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Researchers Use Synchrotron's Infrared Microscope to Identify Tissue Afflicted with Barrett's Esophagus

Canadian Light Source (CLS) staff scientist Luca Quaroni and Dr. Alan Casson, Head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) used the synchrotron's infrared microscope to identify tissue afflicted with a condition known as Barrett's Esophagus from chemical fingerprints associated with the disease.

8 Jun 2009

Leti to Host Workshop on Innovative Memory Technologies

Leti, a leading global research center committed to creating and commercializing innovation in micro- and nanotechnologies, is hosting a workshop on innovative memory technologies at MINATEC on Wednesday, June 24.

From CEA-Leti 8 Jun 2009

Improving the Process of Identifying New Cancer Biomarkers

International experts in cancer research and proteomics are gathering in Dublin this week to discuss how the convergence of these research areas can improve the process of identifying new cancer biomarkers. This flagshi...

8 Jun 2009

Scientists for First Time Glimpsed in 3D an Entire Subcomplex of Nuclear Pore Complexes

The genome of complex organisms is stashed away inside each cell's nucleus, a little like a sovereign shielded from the threatening world outside. The genome cannot govern from its protective chamber, however, withou...

7 Jun 2009

Multichannel Images Captured Simultaneously with Maximum Resolution

The new software is aimed at life scientists, such as cell biologists, virologists and physiologists, and allows the simultaneous acquisition of images from two cameras and their synchronization within nanoseconds.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 6 Jun 2009

Leading Nanotechnology Company Announces New Board Member

Aculon, Inc., specializes in inventing and commercializing unique molecular-scale surface and interfacial coatings leveraging nanotechnology discoveries made at Princeton University, today announced that Jonathan Huberma...

6 Jun 2009

Professor Wins Fresnel Prize 2009 for Photonics Research

The Fresnel Prize recognizes the highest level of excellence amongst emerging researchers, under the age of 35, in the field of photonics. Two awards are given every second year, to fundamental and applied aspects. This year the award for applied photonics has been presented to Prof. Romain Quidant from ICFO.

5 Jun 2009

Scientists on the Trail of "Colossal Magnetoresistance Effect"

Millions of people today carry around pocket-sized music players capable of holding thousands of songs, thanks to the discovery 20 years ago of a phenomenon known as the "giant magnetoresistance effect," which made it possible to pack more data onto smaller and smaller hard drives.

5 Jun 2009

Donation to Support Quantum Research

Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis are joining a select group of Canadians who have given more than $100 million in support to post-secondary education and research. The University of Waterloo is today announcing that the pai...

5 Jun 2009

Manipulating Photons on a Silicon Chip

A team of physicists and engineers at Bristol University has demonstrated exquisite control of single particles of light - photons - on a silicon chip to make a major advance towards long-sought-after quantum technologies, including super-powerful quantum computers and ultra-precise measurements.

5 Jun 2009