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Water-Free Synthesis Can Prevent Cause of Surface Barriers of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can take up gases similar to a sponge that soaks up liquids. Hence, these highly porous materials are suited for storing hydrogen or greenhouse gases. However, loading of many MOFs is inhibited by barriers.

4 Aug 2014

Kala Initiates Nanotechnology-Based LE-MPP Phase 2 Clinical Trial

Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading developer of innovative nanotechnology-based ophthalmic products leveraging the company’s proprietary Mucus Penetrating Particle (MPP) platform, today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial (KPI-121-C-004) to evaluate KP-121, the company’s loteprednol etabonate MPP (“LE-MPP”) drug product, in patients with intraretinal or subretinal fluid secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) or diabetic macular edema (DME).

1 Aug 2014

Researchers Link Modified Green Fluorescent Protein Molecules to Create Nanofibers

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a novel method for creating self-assembled protein/polymer nanostructures that are reminiscent of fibers found in living cells. The work offers a promising new way to fabricate materials for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The findings were published in the July 28 issue of Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

1 Aug 2014

Teenage Girls Get Introduced to Nanotechnology and Carbon Nanotubes at UT Dallas

Twenty Dallas-area teenage girls recently got hands-on experience with nanotechnology, robots, virtual reality, forensics and space science when they visited UT Dallas for a weeklong summer camp.

1 Aug 2014

Early Access Program Announced for Fluidigm’s Imaging Mass Cytometry Platform

Fluidigm Corporation has begun accepting applications to an early access program for its upcoming imaging mass cytometry platform. Prototypes of the product are expected to begin shipping to early access partners by the end of this year.

From Standard BioTools 1 Aug 2014

IBN Develops Gold Nanoprobe Technology for Unlocking Genetic Profiles

A fast and cost-effective genetic test to determine the correct dosage of blood thinning drugs for the treatment of stroke, heart problems and deep vein thrombosis has been developed by researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN). Using gold nanoprobes, this new technology offers personalized healthcare based on the genetic profile of the patients.

1 Aug 2014

Genomic Medicine Innovator to Serve as Director for Providence Cancer Services and Bioinformatics

Today, Providence Health & Services announced that Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a physician, surgeon and scientist known globally for applying collaborative science and technology to improve the health of patients battling life-threatening disease, will serve as the health care system's new global director for cancer services and bioinformatics.

1 Aug 2014

Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembly and Packing of Cyanostar Molecules

Chemists at Indiana University Bloomington have described the self-assembly of large, symmetrical molecules in bricks-and-mortar fashion, a development with potential value for the field of organic electronic devices such as field-effect transistors and photovoltaic cells.

1 Aug 2014

Xerox Research Centre Canada Issued US Patent for Graphene Nano-Sheets

As one of the world’s top innovative companies, patent milestones honor inventors and serve as a reminder of how important new ideas are to an organization’s future. Xerox researchers worldwide are some of the most prolific inventors in the world – generating more than 1,000 U.S. patents each year.

From Xerox Corporation 1 Aug 2014

Two-Photon Microscopy Helps View Calcium Sensors in Brain Cells

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have mapped the sound-processing part of the mouse brain in a way that keeps both the proverbial forest and the trees in view. Their imaging technique allows zooming in and out on views of brain activity within mice, and it enabled the team to watch brain cells light up as mice “called” to each other.

1 Aug 2014

NIH Awards SBIR Grant to Nano3D Biosciences for Novel 3D High-Content/Throughput Assay Proposal

The joint venture of Rainbow Coral Corp. and Nano3D Biosciences (n3D), moved significantly closer to its funding goals this week thanks to a prestigious research grant from the National Institutes of Health.

1 Aug 2014

New Nanostructured Metal-Oxide Catalytic System Converts CO2 to Methanol Efficiently

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new catalytic system for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol-a key commodity used to create a wide range of industrial chemicals and fuels. With significantly higher activity than other catalysts now in use, the new system could make it easier to get normally unreactive CO2 to participate in these reactions.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 1 Aug 2014

Danish Fish Farm to Install LiqTech Silicon Carbide Membrane System

LiqTech International, Inc. ("LiqTech") is pleased to announce that the Company received a $350,000 Silicon Carbide (SiC) membrane system order from a Danish customer to be delivered this year. The system will be installed at a Danish fish farm to filter sea water for its recirculated aquaculture system.

1 Aug 2014

nPoint Announce New Objective Focusing Nanopositioner for Microscopy

The nPFocus1000 nanopositioner from nPoint is a piezo-driven, flexure-guided stage, designed for high speed and nanometer precision. With a position noise of 5 nm in the Z axis, this stage provides the accuracy necessary for today’s advanced optics applications.

From Motion Solutions 31 Jul 2014

AVT’s Goldeye SWIR Camera with InGaAs Sensor Features Sensitivity Range of 900 to 1,700 nm

Allied Vision Technologies‘ new Goldeye infrared camera delivers best-in-class infrared images while being totally industry-compatible. This makes it the new benchmark for demanding imaging applications.

31 Jul 2014

Nanotechnology News

Water-Free Synthesis Can Prevent Cause of Surface Barriers of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Kala Initiates Nanotechnology-Based LE-MPP Phase 2 Clinical Trial

Researchers Link Modified Green Fluorescent Protein Molecules to Create Nanofibers

Teenage Girls Get Introduced to Nanotechnology and Carbon Nanotubes at UT Dallas

Early Access Program Announced for Fluidigm’s Imaging Mass Cytometry Platform

IBN Develops Gold Nanoprobe Technology for Unlocking Genetic Profiles

Genomic Medicine Innovator to Serve as Director for Providence Cancer Services and Bioinformatics

Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembly and Packing of Cyanostar Molecules

Xerox Research Centre Canada Issued US Patent for Graphene Nano-Sheets

Two-Photon Microscopy Helps View Calcium Sensors in Brain Cells

NIH Awards SBIR Grant to Nano3D Biosciences for Novel 3D High-Content/Throughput Assay Proposal

New Nanostructured Metal-Oxide Catalytic System Converts CO2 to Methanol Efficiently

Danish Fish Farm to Install LiqTech Silicon Carbide Membrane System

nPoint Announce New Objective Focusing Nanopositioner for Microscopy

AVT’s Goldeye SWIR Camera with InGaAs Sensor Features Sensitivity Range of 900 to 1,700 nm

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