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JPK Study Plant Cells at the University of Queensland using AFM

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of AFM and the CellHesion® module to study plant cell wall biology in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland.

From Bruker BioAFM 25 Nov 2014

Magnetic Nanoparticles Coated with Targeting Proteins Can Stimulate Stem Cells to Regenerate Bone

Researchers in bone tissue regeneration believe they have made a significant breakthrough for sufferers of bone trauma, disease or defects such as osteoporosis.

25 Nov 2014

Cheap Inverted Microscope Can Measure Cell Motility

Expensive tests for measuring everything from sperm motility to cancer diagnosis have just been made hundreds of thousands of pounds cheaper by a PhD student from Brunel University London who hacked his own microscope.

25 Nov 2014

Mapper Lithography Selects SPTS’ Etch and PECVD Systems for New Fab in Moscow

SPTS Technologies, an Orbotech company and a supplier of advanced wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor industry and related markets, today announced that Mapper Lithography has selected SPTS’ etch and low temperature chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems on a Versalis fxP multi-technology platform for their new fab in Moscow.

25 Nov 2014

Scientists Uncover Structure of Pores in Cell Nuclei

The structure of pores found in cell nuclei has been uncovered by a UCL-led team of scientists, revealing how they selectively block certain molecules from entering, protecting genetic material and normal cell functions. The discovery could lead to the development of new drugs against viruses that target the cell nucleus and new ways of delivering gene therapies, say the scientists behind the study.

25 Nov 2014

Tiny Reading Device Can Distinguish Individual Chemical Bases of DNA

A team of scientists from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute and IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center have developed a prototype DNA reader that could make whole genome profiling an everyday practice in medicine.

25 Nov 2014

Iron-Oxide Based Nanoparticles Destroy Cancer Cells Using Photo-Thermal Therapy

Conventional treatment seeks to eradicate cancer cells by drugs and therapy delivered from outside the cell, which may also affect (and potentially harm) nearby normal cells.

25 Nov 2014

New Multiple Drug Eluting Vaginal Ring from Particle Sciences

Particle Sciences, Inc (PSI), the leading CDMO for drug eluting devices, has developed and manufactured a new innovative vaginal ring for Ladee Pharma Research Institute (LPRI), the Research and Development arm of Exeltis Pharmaceuticals.

From Particle Sciences 24 Nov 2014

Merrimack Presents Phase 1 Results from Ferumoxytol Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Study at 26th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced data from multiple presentations at the 26th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Therapeutics. Data presented includes the first public presentation on the preclinical activity and potency of MM-131, and preclinical and clinical data on MM-151.

24 Nov 2014

Manhattan Scientifics Raises $2.0 Million in Equity

Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (the “Company”) has completed a $2.0 million equity raise. Details of the raise are available in the Company’s November 18th 8K filing with the SEC. The proceeds will primarily be used to fund the advancement, demonstration and validation of its MRX cancer diagnostic technology under development by its subsidiary, Senior Scientific, LLC.

From Manhattan Scientifics Inc. 24 Nov 2014

Global Atomic Spectroscopy Market Forecast to Grow at 7.01 CAGR

Atomic spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze the elemental composition of an analyte by its electromagnetic or mass spectrum. This analysis is conducted with the help of spectral instruments by measuring the radiation intensity as a function of wavelength. The spectral instruments used in atomic spectroscopy are referred to as spectrometers or spectral analyzers.

24 Nov 2014

Specialized Scanning Tunnelling Microscope Studies Electronic States of Lead Sulphide Nanocrystals

University of Oregon and Industry researchers have partnered to study the electronic states of lead sulphide nanocrystals in order to detect imperfections and enhance nanomaterial quality to be used in next-generation solar cells.

24 Nov 2014

Novavax' Nanoparticle Vaccine for Infant Protection via Maternal Immunization Granted FDA Fast Track Designation

Novavax, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to Novavax' RSV F-Protein nanoparticle vaccine candidate (RSV F vaccine) for protection of infants via maternal immunization.

From Novavax Inc. 24 Nov 2014

SiTime Acquired by MegaChips

SiTime Corporation, a MEMS and analog semiconductor company, today announced the completion of its acquisition by MegaChips Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6875), a top 25 fabless semiconductor company based in Japan. This closing follows the announcement on October 28, 2014, that SiTime had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by MegaChips for $200 million in cash.

24 Nov 2014