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Monocrystalline Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Detect Dying Cancer Cells

Two years ago, researchers at the University of South Australia discovered a new molecular marker specific for chemotherapy-induced cancer cell death. Now, those same investigators have used this marker to develop an ima...

23 Feb 2009

Using Iron Oxide Nanoparticles to Image Tumors

In an attempt to decrease the amount of cancer-targeting nanoparticle needed to image tumors, a team of investigators at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School has developed a simple method for cre...

23 Feb 2009

Lockheed Martin to Hold Special Innovation Symposia on Nanotechnology at TechConnect World

TechConnect World, in association with the Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI), and the Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), today announced that Lockheed Martin will hold a Special Innovation Symposia at TechConnect World in Houston, Texas, May 3-7, 2009.

23 Feb 2009

Gold Nanospheres "Search and Destory" Melanoma

Hollow gold nanospheres equipped with a targeting peptide find melanoma cells, penetrate them deeply, and then cook the tumor when bathed with near-infrared light. When heated with lasers, the actively targeted hollow go...

23 Feb 2009

Packing siRNA Molecules Onto Surface of Gold Nanoparticle Protects Them from Degradation

Investigators at Northwestern University have found that packing small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules onto the surface of a gold nanoparticle can protect siRNAs from degradation and increase their ability to regulate ...

23 Feb 2009

Company Focusing on Developing Nanoviricides for Topical Anti-Viral Eye Drug and Anti-HIV Drug

NanoViricides, Inc. (OTC BB: NNVC.OB) (the "Company"), reported today that it has filed the quarterly report for its second financial quarter ending December 31, 2008. This document was filed on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009.

From NanoViricides, Inc 23 Feb 2009

Common Laboratory for New MEMS Process Flows and 3-D Stacking

Léti and Brewer Science, Inc. signed a common lab agreement to combine their expertise in integration and materials into ultra-thin wafer processing flows for 3 Dimensional Packaging using Brewer Science temporary a...

23 Feb 2009

Carestream Molecular Imaging Releases Cost-Effective Kits for Performing Western Blots

Carestream Molecular Imaging, a division of Carestream Health, Inc., today released convenient, cost-effective kits for performing western blots -- a popular analytical technique used to detect proteins. KODAK X-SIGHT Western Kits provide industry-leading components and step-by-step protocols designed to deliver peak performance from X-SIGHT Nanosphere Conjugates in western blots.

23 Feb 2009

Carestream Molecular Imaging Releases Cost-Effective Kits for Performing Western Blots

23 Feb 2009

RHK Expands Nanotechnology Research Capability Through Variable Magnetics

RHK announces the release and shipment of its new research platform: UHV AFM/STM-VT with Variable Magnetic Field (VMF). In contrast to typical implementations of UHV SPM magnetic fields, RHK's design delivers VMF capability that is precise, versatile, and affordable. Several RHK VMF platforms have already shipped to labs around the world.

23 Feb 2009

Nanopores Accurately Identify Normal and Methylated DNA Bases

Oxford Nanopore Technologies ("Oxford Nanopore") today announced the publication of new research in Nature Nanotechnology, demonstrating accurate and continuous identification of DNA bases using nanopores. The ...

23 Feb 2009

Nanotechnology Swimsuits Gear Up to Become the Biggest Revolution in Swimwear Since the Bikini

A long awaited advancement in swimwear, Sun Dry Technologies, a division of Solestrom International, has launched a line of swimwear that dries itself instantly. Sun Dry Swim™ features quick dry nanotechnology enha...

22 Feb 2009

New Silicon Nanoparticles Illuminate Tissues Without Harm

Small is promising when it comes to illuminating tiny tumors or precisely delivering drugs, but many worry about the safety of nano-scale materials. Now a team of scientists has created miniscule flakes of silicon that glow brightly, last long enough to slowly release cancer drugs, then break down into harmless by-products.

22 Feb 2009

Project Supporting Researchers to Develop Next Wave of Nanoelectronic Devices

The EU-funded NANOXIDE ('Novel Nanoscale Devices based on functional Oxide Interfaces') project is supporting European researchers and inspiring physicists from the US to jointly develop the next wave of nanoelectronic devices.

22 Feb 2009

Lone Star Emmy-Winning Series to Re-Air Statewide

Since it first aired on Texas PBS stations two years ago, the documentary series State of Tomorrow™, produced by the University of Texas Foundation and Alpheus Media has garnered five National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Lone Star EMMY® awards and has been distributed with a special curriculum to every public school district in the stat

21 Feb 2009