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Brain Stimulation Using Light-Activated Semiconductor Nanoparticles

Traditionally, stimulating nerves or brain tissue involves cumbersome wiring and a sharp metal electrode. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University is going "wireless." And it's a uniq...

23 Feb 2009

mPhase to Attend 8th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Public Policy Tour

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:XDSL.OB - News) today announced that it will attend the 8th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Public Policy Tour from March 17-19 in Washington, DC. The Alliance's annual Public Policy To...

From MyPebble 23 Feb 2009

Nanotechnology Makes Giant Leap to Silver Screen

It's something of an understatement to say Shekhar Garde has an eye for detail. A global leader in his field, Garde works to shed new light on the hidden world of atoms and molecules.

23 Feb 2009

Imaging Whole Cells in Liquid With a Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope

Scientists have always wanted to take a closer look at biological systems and materials. From the magnifying glass to the electron microscope, they have developed increasingly sophisticated imaging devices. Now, Niels de...

23 Feb 2009

Researchers Create Microfluidic Device that Mimics Tumor Microenvironment

One of the challenges that cancer researchers face in designing new antitumor agents is that of predicting how drug molecules will behave in the complex microenvironment that surrounds a tumor. In particular, tumors create all sorts of chemical and physical barriers that limit how much drug is able to enter a tumor, let alone reach cells deep within a tumor.

23 Feb 2009

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