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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

Nanophosphor Biomarker Lights Up On Detecting Tumour Cells

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has invented a unique biomarker with two exceptional functions.

24 Nov 2014

Confined Surface Phonon Polaritons Within Hexagonal Boron Nitride Exhibit Unique Metamaterial Properties

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Manchester, U.K.; Imperial College, London; University of California San Diego; and the National Institute of Material Science (NIMS), Japan, have demonstrated that confined surface phonon polaritons within hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) exhibit unique metamaterial properties that enable novel nanoscale optical devices for use in optical communications, super-resolution imaging and improved infrared cameras and detectors.

24 Nov 2014

Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles Can Successfully Detect Ovarian Tumors In Vivo

Google’s latest search initiative isn’t taking place online, but in the human body instead. On October 28, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Internet giant wants to design tiny magnetic particles to patrol the body for signs of cancer and other diseases. Google said its nanoparticles, less than one-thousandth the width of a red blood cell, would seek out and attach themselves to cells, proteins or other molecules inside the body.

From Manhattan Scientifics Inc. 24 Nov 2014

NanoViricides’ Injectable FluCide Drug among ‘Top Ten Infectious Diseases Projects to Watch’

NanoViricides, Inc., announced today that its “Injectable FluCide™” drug candidate for severe influenza has been chosen as one of the “Top Ten Infectious Diseases Projects to Watch” by a panel of industry experts assembled by Informa and the publishers of In Vivo, Startup and The Pink Sheet.

From NanoViricides, Inc 21 Nov 2014

Opportunity for New Photonics Entrepreneurs to Enter SPIE Startup Challenge 2015

New photonics entrepreneurs have through 1 December to enter the SPIE Startup Challenge 2015, an opportunity to pitch their light-based technology products to a team of business development experts and venture capitalists.

21 Nov 2014

X-FAB Honored with MEMS Foundry of the Year Award

X-FAB MEMS Foundry today announced it received the “MEMS Foundry of the Year” award at the Best in MEMS & Sensors Innovation Awards ceremony, as part of the MEMS Industry Group’s 10th annual MEMS Executive Congress® held in Scottsdale, Arizona last week.

21 Nov 2014

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Tiny Reading Device Can Distinguish Individual Chemical Bases of DNA

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

New Multiple Drug Eluting Vaginal Ring from Particle Sciences

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

Manhattan Scientifics Raises $2.0 Million in Equity

Global Atomic Spectroscopy Market Forecast to Grow at 7.01 CAGR

Specialized Scanning Tunnelling Microscope Studies Electronic States of Lead Sulphide Nanocrystals

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

SiTime Acquired by MegaChips

Nanophosphor Biomarker Lights Up On Detecting Tumour Cells

Confined Surface Phonon Polaritons Within Hexagonal Boron Nitride Exhibit Unique Metamaterial Properties

Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles Can Successfully Detect Ovarian Tumors In Vivo

NanoViricides’ Injectable FluCide Drug among ‘Top Ten Infectious Diseases Projects to Watch’

Opportunity for New Photonics Entrepreneurs to Enter SPIE Startup Challenge 2015

X-FAB Honored with MEMS Foundry of the Year Award

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