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Structured Illumination Microscopy and SPA Help Study SPB Duplication in Living Yeast Cells

Cellular mitosis depends in part on small organelles that extend spindles to pull apart chromosome pairs. Before they can perform this and other essential tasks, these tiny cylindrical structures -- known as centrioles in animals and spindle pole bodies (SPBs) in yeast -- must themselves duplicate.

14 Sep 2015

AFM and STM Help Identify Atomic Species at Surface of Anatase Titanium Dioxide

A NIMS research team successfully identified the atoms and common defects existing at the most stable surface of the anatase form of titanium dioxide by characterizing this material at the atomic scale with scanning probe microscopy. This work was published under open access policy in the online version of Nature Communications on June 29, 2015.

From National Institute for Materials Science 14 Sep 2015

Applied DNA Sciences Acquires Vandalia’s Assets

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (Twitter: @APDN), a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology, product genotyping services and product authentication solutions, announced that it has acquired the assets of privately held Vandalia Research, Inc. for $1.5 million in cash.

14 Sep 2015

NanoString to Unveil Strategic Roadmap to Expand Market for nCounter Analysis System

At a meeting with analysts and investors today, members of the senior management team of NanoString Technologies, Inc., a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, plan to unveil the company's strategic roadmap to drive continued growth and expand the market for its nCounter® Analysis System and the related product portfolio.

14 Sep 2015

Scientists Genetically Modify White Blood Cells to Treat Degenerative Neurological Disorders

As a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease, scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have created smarter immune cells that produce and deliver a healing protein to the brain while also teaching neurons to begin making the protein for themselves.

14 Sep 2015

Countries Must Collaborate on Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology in Agri and Food Sector

An overview of regulatory solutions worldwide on the use of nanotechnology in food and feed production shows a differing approach: only the EU and Switzerland have nano-specific provisions incorporated in existing legislation, whereas other countries count on non-legally binding guidance and standards for industry. Collaboration among countries across the globe is required to share information and ensure protection for people and the environment, according to a JRC co-authored paper.

14 Sep 2015

Nanowires Twisted into Springs Boost Light Absorption for Nanoscale Photosensors

In the question of curly versus straight, new evidence suggests curly wins – at least in the world of nanowires. Researchers from Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, have shown that twisting straight nanowires into springs can increase the amount of light the wires absorb by up to 23 percent. Absorbing more light is important because one application of nanowires is turning light into electricity, for example to power tiny devices.

14 Sep 2015

Microfluidics Technology-Based Lab-on-a-Chip Device Could Reduce Cost of Sophisticated Tests for Diseases

Rutgers engineers have developed a breakthrough device that can significantly reduce the cost of sophisticated lab tests for medical disorders and diseases, such as HIV, Lyme disease and syphilis.

14 Sep 2015

Translational Grant for Interaction Study of Laser Radiation with Circulating Tumor Cells and Melanin Nanoparticles

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Vladimir Zharov, Ph.D., D.Sc., was awarded a $1.7 million grant by the National Cancer Institute for clinical testing of a new technology called Theranostics, which is an integration of early diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

14 Sep 2015

NAS Honors Northwestern University Nanoscientist with Sackler Prize in Convergence Research

Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin, one of the world's leaders in nanotechnology research and its application, has been awarded the inaugural $400,000 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Convergence Research from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

14 Sep 2015

Full Data Set from Novavax RSV F Vaccine Clinical Trial Published in Journal of Infectious Disease

Novavax, Inc., a clinical-stage vaccine company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, today announced that the full data set from its clinical trial of the RSV F-protein recombinant nanoparticle vaccine candidate (RSV F Vaccine) in women of childbearing age (18-35 years) were published in the Journal of Infectious Disease. The Company previously announced top-line results from the trial.

From Novavax Inc. 14 Sep 2015

Silvaco's InVar Gate Level EM/IR Analysis Solution for 16nm 16FF+ Process Receives TSMC Certification

Silvaco, Inc. today announced that TSMC has certified Silvaco's InVar electromigration (EM)/voltage drop (IR) analysis tools for 16-nanometer (nm) FinFET Plus (16FF+) Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE model version 1.0 (v1.0). Silvaco's suite of power integrity signoff tools, InVar Power and EM/IR, provides users a complete solution, from early power analysis to signoff for digital gate-level designs.

14 Sep 2015

Cirrus Logic Introduces Ultra Small MEM Microphone

ABI Research’s teardown of a recently released high profile smartphone found that Cirrus Logic introduced the world’s smallest MEM microphone. It is 30% smaller than the smallest MEM microphone and less than half the size of MEM microphones typically found in mobile devices.

From ABI Research 11 Sep 2015

Chip-Based Model Produces Low Cost, Tissue-Engineered Pseudo-Organ

Scientists have developed a new technique that produces a user friendly, low cost, tissue-engineered pseudo-organ. The chip-based model produces a faithful mimic of the in vivo liver inside a scalable fluid-handling device, demonstrating proof of principle for toxicology tests and opening up potential use in drug testing and personalised medicine.

11 Sep 2015

Dirac Cones Can Spawn a ‘Ring of Exceptional Points’

The Dirac cone, named after British physicist Paul Dirac, started as a concept in particle and high-energy physics and has recently became important in research in condensed matter physics and material science. It has since been found to describe aspects of graphene, a two dimensional form of carbon, suggesting the possibility of applications across various fields.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 11 Sep 2015

Nanotechnology News

Structured Illumination Microscopy and SPA Help Study SPB Duplication in Living Yeast Cells

AFM and STM Help Identify Atomic Species at Surface of Anatase Titanium Dioxide

Applied DNA Sciences Acquires Vandalia’s Assets

NanoString to Unveil Strategic Roadmap to Expand Market for nCounter Analysis System

Scientists Genetically Modify White Blood Cells to Treat Degenerative Neurological Disorders

Countries Must Collaborate on Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology in Agri and Food Sector

Nanowires Twisted into Springs Boost Light Absorption for Nanoscale Photosensors

Microfluidics Technology-Based Lab-on-a-Chip Device Could Reduce Cost of Sophisticated Tests for Diseases

Translational Grant for Interaction Study of Laser Radiation with Circulating Tumor Cells and Melanin Nanoparticles

NAS Honors Northwestern University Nanoscientist with Sackler Prize in Convergence Research

Full Data Set from Novavax RSV F Vaccine Clinical Trial Published in Journal of Infectious Disease

Silvaco's InVar Gate Level EM/IR Analysis Solution for 16nm 16FF+ Process Receives TSMC Certification

Cirrus Logic Introduces Ultra Small MEM Microphone

Chip-Based Model Produces Low Cost, Tissue-Engineered Pseudo-Organ

Dirac Cones Can Spawn a ‘Ring of Exceptional Points’

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