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Discovery of Novel Signalling Molecule Could Unlock Hundreds of New Antibiotics

Chemistry researchers at The University of Warwick and the John Innes Centre, have found a novel signalling molecule that could be a key that will open up hundreds of new antibiotics unlocking them from the DNA of the Streptomyces family of bacteria.

29 Oct 2008

New Research Outlines Status of MEMS Industry from End Customers to Devices Manufacturers

Report Buyer, has added a new report which comprehensively analyses the MEMS industry, from end customers to devices and equipment and materials manufacturers. "MIS'08 - Status of the MEMS Industry" find...

29 Oct 2008

Laboratory Manual to Gene Transfer, Delivery and Expression of DNA and RNA

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Gene Transfer: Delivery and Expression of DNA and RNA, A Laboratory Manual" report to their offering. Understanding gene function and regulation requi...

29 Oct 2008

NXP Semiconductors Selects ATREG as its Agent in the Sale of their IPD Business and 150mm Fab in France

NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced it has retained ATREG, the semiconductor sales division of Colliers International, to sell its I...

29 Oct 2008

Carbon Sciences Anticipates Completion of Prototype for CO2-to-Fuel Technology

Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into gasoline and other fuels, today announced that it anticipates the completion of a prototype that will demonstrate its innovative biocatalytic CO2 to fuel process by Q1 2009.

29 Oct 2008

Global Nanomaterials Market to Reach $10 Billion by 2012

Nanomaterials of all types are poised to register robust growth driven by growing interest from healthcare and electronics sectors. Oxides and metals are expected to capture a major share of global NanoMaterial revenues ...

From Global Industry Analysts 29 Oct 2008

Global Biochips Market on Course to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2012

Significant dimensions of the vast parallel studies afforded by biochips have created a holistic means of viewing biological systems. In addition to the combination of various sciences, space, time and expense are all ke...

From Global Industry Analysts 29 Oct 2008

Finetex Tech. to Supply Nano Fiber Membrane for Liquid Filter Application Under Supply Agreement

Finetex Technology Global Limited, a mass-producer of electrospun nano fibers, has entered into a supply agreement with Roki Techno Co., Ltd, which manufactures and supplies filter cartridge and filter system with its he...

29 Oct 2008

Grant to Support Research on Nanopatch Delivery of DNA-Based Malaria Vaccines to Skin

UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Innovative Global Health Research.

29 Oct 2008

Nano eNabler Provides Ability to Construct Protein Microarrays Allowing Control of Cellular Alignment

BioForce Nanosciences Holdings, Inc., a leader in systems integration at the micro and nano scales to create products for the life sciences, is pleased to announce that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Techn...

29 Oct 2008

Spire to Provide 30 MW Solar Cell Manufacturing Line to Korea

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey production lines and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules worldwide, today announced that Spire has been awarded a contract to provide a Spi-Line 30C complete turnkey factory to produce up to 30 megawatts (MW) per year of high efficiency solar cells for Hanwha Chemical Corporation (Hanwha). This is Hanwha's entrance into the solar market and they made the decision to work with Spire as a partner after extensive research and investigation. This will become one of the most modern cell factories in Korea.

29 Oct 2008

Benefits of Thermal Spray, CVD, PVD, Electroplating and Surface Engineering Technology

To communicate the benefits of thermal spray and surface engineering technology to a new audience of potential users -- including mechanical, chemical and electrical engineers and designers -- a special interactive sessi...

29 Oct 2008

DOE Streamlines Access to High-Tech User Facilities at National Laboratories

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Technology Transfer Coordinator, Under Secretary for Science Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, announced today two new model agreements that will expand access to DOE's world-clas...

29 Oct 2008

New Advance in Research into Breast Cancer Risk Among Chinese Women

CAS researchers recently made a new advance in research into breast cancer risk among Chinese women. In collaboration with scientists from Nanjing Medical University, a research team led by Prof. WANG Hui with the CAS...

29 Oct 2008

The Mysteries of Physics on the Nanoscale

Quantum dots (QD)-nanoscale particles that confine electrons and can emit and absorb light-have been studied in lasers, solar paneling, and biomedical therapeutics. Nina Markovic, affiliated faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and assistant professor of physics in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, believes this emerging technology will prove important in cancer therapies, energy transmission, and drug delivery.

29 Oct 2008