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New Powerful, Experimental Tools Being Installed at National Synchrotron Light Source II Facility

Much of our understanding of how living things function comes from knowledge of structures—atomic details of enzymes that catalyze the processes of life, the receptors that are docking stations for viruses and messenger chemicals, and the nucleic acids DNA and RNA that carry genetic blueprints for building cellular machinery, to name a few.

24 Sep 2014

Cancer-Immune Cyberwar Nanocarriers

Research by Rice University scientists who are fighting a cyberwar against cancer finds that the immune system may be a clinician's most powerful ally.

24 Sep 2014

IMT’s Curled Micro Electro Mechanical Switch Wins 2014 R&D 100 Award

Innovative Micro Technology, the largest pure-play Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) foundry in the US, announced that R&D Magazine has selected Curled Micro Electro Mechanical Switch (CMEMS) as a winner of 2014 R&D 100 Awards.

From Atomica Corp. 24 Sep 2014

Novavax Reports Positive Data from Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of H7N9 VLP with Matrix-M

Novavax, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, today announced positive top-line data from a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of its H7N9 Avian Influenza VLP Vaccine Candidate (H7N9 VLP) with proprietary adjuvant Matrix-M™.

From Novavax Inc. 24 Sep 2014

Tekmira to Provide RNAi Based Investigational Therapeutic for Clinical Studies in West Africa

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today reported that it is collaborating with an international consortium to provide an RNAi based investigational therapeutic for expedited clinical studies in West Africa.

24 Sep 2014

Nano Manufacturing 2014 Conference: Liquidia to Present Particle Replication in Non-Wetting Templates Technology

Liquidia Technologies today announced it will present an overview of the unique capabilities of its PRINT® (Particle Replication In Non-Wetting Templates) technology at the Nano Manufacturing 2014 Conference being held September 24 at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) in Greensboro, NC. The inaugural Nano Manufacturing Conference was held in 2013 and brought together a broad representation of businesses, academia and government.

24 Sep 2014

Leading Asian Solar Cell Manufacturer Accepts Tempress’ PECVD Production Tools

Amtech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and sapphire and silicon wafers, today announced its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, has received field acceptance of its PECVD production tools from a leading Asian solar cell and panel manufacturer.

From Amtech Systems 24 Sep 2014

Case Center for Synchrotron Biosciences to Become No. 1 Beamline Facility for Biology

Case Western Reserve University’s synchrotron facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory is on its way to becoming the No. 1 beamline facility for biology in the world by early 2016, thanks to a jumpstart grant of $4.6 million from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

24 Sep 2014

Nanotechnology-Based Thermal Insulation Paint Developed by Taiwan Entrepreneur

Alan Hsiung is a young entrepreneur in Taipei who loves exercising and interacting with other people. Every summer, though, he becomes particularly busy, from morning to night, taking care of many things, including answering phone calls, confirming details, scheduling work, and overseeing construction projects. In fact, from the moment he opens his eyes until the moment closes them, he is busy, and weekends and holidays are no exception.

23 Sep 2014

KYOCERA Joins Imec's Multi-Partner R&D Program

Belgian nanoelectronics research centre imec and Kyocera Corporation announced today that Kyocera, the Japanese high-tech electronics company and manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules and systems, has joined imec’s industrial affiliation program (IIAP) to advance next-generation crystalline silicon solar cells.

From IMEC 23 Sep 2014

Unique Nanoscale Device Demonstrates Mechanical Transportation of Light

University of Minnesota electrical engineering researchers have developed a unique nanoscale device that for the first time demonstrates mechanical transportation of light. The discovery could have major implications for creating faster and more efficient optical devices for computation and communication.

23 Sep 2014

Highly Sensitive Chemical Sensor Created Based on Crystalline Flaws in Graphene Sheets

Researchers have discovered a way to create a highly sensitive chemical sensor based on the crystalline flaws in graphene sheets. The imperfections have unique electronic properties that the researchers were able to exploit to increase sensitivity to absorbed gas molecules by 300 times.

23 Sep 2014

In-Depth Study Report on Global Thin Film Solar Cell Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Thin Film Solar Cell Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 23 Sep 2014

Interaction of Light with DNA Amplified using Optical Microstructure and Gold Nanoparticles

Being able to track individual biomolecules and observe them at work is every biochemist’s dream. This would enable the scientists to research in detail and better understand the workings of the nanomachines of life, such as ribosomes and DNA polymerases. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have taken a big step closer to this goal.

23 Sep 2014

FDA Authorizes Tekmira to Provide Treatment to Subjects with Confirmed/Suspected Ebola Virus Infections

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today announced that the FDA has authorized Tekmira to provide TKM-Ebola for treatment under expanded access protocols to subjects with confirmed or suspected Ebola virus infections.

23 Sep 2014

Nanotechnology News

New Powerful, Experimental Tools Being Installed at National Synchrotron Light Source II Facility

Cancer-Immune Cyberwar Nanocarriers

IMT’s Curled Micro Electro Mechanical Switch Wins 2014 R&D 100 Award

Novavax Reports Positive Data from Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of H7N9 VLP with Matrix-M

Tekmira to Provide RNAi Based Investigational Therapeutic for Clinical Studies in West Africa

Nano Manufacturing 2014 Conference: Liquidia to Present Particle Replication in Non-Wetting Templates Technology

Leading Asian Solar Cell Manufacturer Accepts Tempress’ PECVD Production Tools

Case Center for Synchrotron Biosciences to Become No. 1 Beamline Facility for Biology

Nanotechnology-Based Thermal Insulation Paint Developed by Taiwan Entrepreneur

KYOCERA Joins Imec's Multi-Partner R&D Program

Unique Nanoscale Device Demonstrates Mechanical Transportation of Light

Highly Sensitive Chemical Sensor Created Based on Crystalline Flaws in Graphene Sheets

In-Depth Study Report on Global Thin Film Solar Cell Industry

Interaction of Light with DNA Amplified using Optical Microstructure and Gold Nanoparticles

FDA Authorizes Tekmira to Provide Treatment to Subjects with Confirmed/Suspected Ebola Virus Infections

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