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Knowledge Foundation Announces Final Program for nanoKAP 2008 Conference

The Knowledge Foundation announced the final Program for the nanoKAP 2008 conference which will be held in Phoenix, AZ on November 12, 2008. nanoKAP is a special one-day symposium devoted to utilizing nanotechnology f...

16 Oct 2008

New SPUR+ Prepolymers Open Door to High Performance Alternatives to Mechanical Fasteners

Momentive Performance Materials will introduce two breakthrough prepolymers for industrial adhesives formulations at the Adhesive and Sealants Council's 2008 Fall Convention and Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, October 1...

16 Oct 2008

Significant Moment for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry

Representatives of industry, the research community and the European institutions launched the EUR 1 billion Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) at an event in Brussels, Belgium on 14 October.

16 Oct 2008

Public Debate on the Merits of Nanobiotechnology is Urgently Needed

A public debate on the merits of nanobiotechnology is urgently needed if people's fears about the emerging science are to be allayed, EU-funded researchers recommend in a new report.

16 Oct 2008

University of Sheffield to Create Molecular Engineering Translational Research Centre

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have received £2million to invest in a research centre which will help develop cutting edge technology from personal care products to the next generation of medical suppli...

16 Oct 2008

New Generation of Stronger and Longer-Lasting Biocompatible Bandages to Treat Wounds

Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair. The advance could lead to a new generation of stronger, longer-lasting biocompatible sutures and bandages to treat wounds. The study is scheduled for the November 10 issue of ACS' Biomacromolecules, a monthly journal.

16 Oct 2008

Nanogen Named One of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in San Diego

Nanogen, Inc., developer of molecular and rapid in vitro diagnostic products, has been named one of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in San Diego. The Technology Fast 50 comprises the 50 fastest-growing technology, m...

From Nanogen 16 Oct 2008

Diatoms Having Profound Influence on Climate

Diatoms, mighty microscopic algae, have profound influence on climate, producing 20 percent of the oxygen we breathe by capturing atmospheric carbon and in so doing, countering the greenhouse effect. Since their evolutionary origins these photosynthetic wonders have come to acquire advantageous genes from bacterial, animal and plant ancestors enabling them to thrive in today's oceans.

16 Oct 2008

microRNA Expert Joins CombiMatrix Scientific Advisory Board

CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that microRNA expert Dr. Muneesh Tewari has joined the Scientific Advisory Board of CombiMatrix. Dr. Tewari is in the Human Biology division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ...

From Invitae Corporation 15 Oct 2008

ASML Holding Unveils Innovations in TWINSCANTM Lithography Platform

ASML Holding NV today unveiled innovations in its TWINSCANTM lithography platform that offer significant improvements in overlay and productivity, enabling the semiconductor industry to continue its roadmap for more adva...

From ASML Special Applications 15 Oct 2008

Two MIT Faculty Members Among Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10'

Popular Science magazine has named MIT faculty members Rebecca Saxe and Francesco Stellacci to its annual "Brilliant 10" list of the country's top young scientists to watch. The list appears in the November...

15 Oct 2008

neuMirRx Issued Patent for Novel Drug Formulation Technology

neuMirRx Corp today welcomed the issuance of U.S. patent 7,345,093, entitled "Methods for Enhancing Solubility of Compounds" which covers novel formulation methods to enhance the solubility of hydrophobic compo...

15 Oct 2008

Researchers Gain Access to Sigma-Aldrich's Leading MISSION shRNA Libraries

The RNAi Partnership Program provides new members with access to cutting-edge products in Sigma-Aldrich's functional genomics portfolio, including shRNA libraries developed by TRC targeting more than 15,000 human genes and 15,000 mouse genes.

From Sigma Aldrich 15 Oct 2008

New Amplifier Could Boost the Speed and Precision of Quantum Computers

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and JILA, a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder, have made the first tunable "noiseless" amplifier. By significantly reducing the uncertainty in delicate measurements of microwave signals, the new amplifier could boost the speed and precision of quantum computing and communications systems.

15 Oct 2008

First Non-Profit Organization to Focus on Nanotechnology

The Nanotechnology Research Foundation (NRF) was recently established as the first non-profit organization specifically focused on supporting the acceleration of nanotechnology awareness, education, recognition, funding,...

15 Oct 2008