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Biodegradable Nanoprobe Images New Blood Vessel Growth

Angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels, plays a critical role in several chronic human diseases, including metastatic cancer. In fact, several new anticancer therapies are designed to starve tumors by shutting down angiogenesis, but the lack of a good assay for quantifying angiogenesis in the body has hampered the development of effective antiangiogenesis therapies.

16 Jan 2009

Researchers Develop Microfluidic Devices that Capture and Analyze Cancer Cells

One of the grand goals in nanotechnology is to develop a single microfluidic device that integrates all of the components needed to perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based nucleic acid analyses. Experts predict tha...

16 Jan 2009

Best-Performing Microscopes in Europe Devoted to Studying Matter at the Atomic Scale

The Institut de physique et de chimie des matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS - CNRS/Université de Strasbourg) inaugurated its new transmission electron microscope on 9 January 2009. This instrument, which will be devoted to studying matter at the atomic scale, is one of the best-performing in Europe.

16 Jan 2009

Toxin-Nanoparticle Combo Inhibits Brain Cancer Invasion

Working with a nanoparticle designed to target and image glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, investigators at the University of Washington in Seattle have found that these same nanoparticles inhibit tumor cell invasion...

16 Jan 2009

Researchers Use Modified Anti-EGFR Antibody to Delivery Nanoparticles into Tumor Cells

Antibodies that target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) have proven themselves as potent anticancer drugs. Now, a team of investigators led by Shuming Nie, Ph.D., and Lily Yang, Ph.D., both at the Emory University...

16 Jan 2009

UK Micro Precision and Nano Manufacturing Event Goes from Strength to Strength

Following the highly successful first edition of MM Live 2008, the UK Micro Precision and Nano Manufacturing Event, demand for exhibition space has proven extremely high. With nine months still to go before the doors o...

16 Jan 2009

Combining Liquid Crystals with Vertically Grown Carbon Nanotubes

Simulation of the electric field surrounding a single MWCNT in vacuum.Dr Tim Wilkinson from the Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Photonics Research Group has made an exciting breakthrough. He has combined liquid crystals with vertically grown carbon nanotubes to create a reconfigurable three-dimensional liquid crystal device structure.

15 Jan 2009

Elionix Doubles the Size of its Nanotechnology System Center

Elionix, a world leading supplier of electron beam lithography systems for over 30 years, has begun construction to double its manufacturing output. Following several years of higher-than-anticipated growth, with expansions into North America and the Pacific Rim countries, Elionix needed more manufacturing space than their existing facility provided. In addition, Elionix has recently purchased a large parcel of land for future expansion.

15 Jan 2009

The Casimir Force Between Objects in a Vacuum Shows Complex Dependence on Temperature

When two uncharged objects are placed in a vacuum with no external fields, we wouldn’t expect them to have any force between them other than gravity. Quantum electrodynamics says otherwise. It shows that tiny quantum oscillations in the vacuum will give rise to an attraction called the Casimir force.

15 Jan 2009

Altera Family of 40-nm FPGA Recognized for Its Density, Power and Performance Leadership

After shipping the first Stratix® IV devices one month ago, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) today announced its 40-nm FPGA family already has received broad industry recognition from the electronics editorial commun...

15 Jan 2009

Applied Materials Announces Solar Modules Produced by SunFab Thin Film Line Awarded IEC Certification

Applied Materials, Inc. announced today that both the single and tandem junction solar photovoltaic (PV) modules produced by its SunFab™ Thin Film Line have met the stringent requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards 61646 and 61730, certifying that these modules will meet performance and safety specifications under challenging environmental conditions.

From Applied Materials Inc. 15 Jan 2009

Skyray XRF Releases Newest Version of Handheld XRF Analyzer to the North American Market

Skyray XRF (USA) has officially released the newest version of their Handheld XRF Analyzer to the North American market. The Pocket-III builds upon the strengths of previous versions with the addition of various features and application capabilities.

From Skyray Instrument Inc 15 Jan 2009

New Motor System Uses Innovative Nano Composite Material to Increase Efficiency

Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc., developers of a high-performance electric motor system technology, announce the completion of a $1 million financing round from a private investment group. The company leveraged the Series A funding to further develop its high-frequency, low RPM, transmissionless motor system designed to increase the speed and efficiency of electric vehicles.

15 Jan 2009

Discovery Brings Organic Solar Cells a Step Closer

Inexpensive solar cells, vastly improved medical imaging techniques and lighter and more flexible television screens are among the potential applications envisioned for organic electronics. Recent experiments conduct...

15 Jan 2009

Patent Enable Companies and Researchers to Develop and Manufacture Smaller-Sized Nanoparticles

Microfluidics has filed for a patent on its Microfluidics Reaction Technology (MRT), which will enable companies and research organizations to develop and manufacture smaller-sized nanoparticles than previously possible ...

15 Jan 2009