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DNA Packaging Motor Exerts Force and Torque on the DNA

Berkeley lab researchers find that viral packaging motor rotates DNA and adapts to changing conditions, information that could help future drug designs

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 14 May 2014

Researchers Employ Chemistry to Optimize Graphene

A material cannot get any thinner. Graphene consists of just one layer of carbon atoms. However, that's not the only reason materials scientists are interested in this material: they're primarily fascinated by its extraordinary properties. Linjie Zhi and his Partner Group at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research are using chemistry to optimize graphene for various applications.

14 May 2014

Novel Method to Create Droplet Interface Bilayers

A simple new technique to form interlocking beads of water in ambient conditions could prove valuable for applications in biological sensing, membrane research and harvesting water from fog.

From Oak Ridge National Laboratory 14 May 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Carbon Nanotube Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 14 May 2014

Biologically Adaptive, Flexible Transistors Maintain Electronic Properties after Implantation in the Body

Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Tokyo have created electronic devices that become soft when implanted inside the body and can deploy to grip 3-D objects, such as large tissues, nerves and blood vessels.

14 May 2014

eASIC Reports Successful Interoperability Between MGIO Serial Transceivers and MoSys Bandwidth Engine IC

eASIC Corporation, a leading provider of Single Mask Adaptable ASIC™ devices and MoSys, Inc., a leader in semiconductor solutions that enable fast, intelligent data access for network and communications systems, today announced successful hardware interoperability at 10.3125Gbps and 12.5Gbps between the MGIO (Multi Gigabit I/O) serial transceivers on eASIC’s Nextreme-3 28nm family and the CEI-11 compatible interface on the MoSys® Bandwidth Engine® IC.

14 May 2014

BCAT Study of Colloidal Systems Aboard Space Station May Help Advance Manufacturing of Nanoproducts

Although it may not be herding cats exactly, all the NASA-supported Binary Colloidal Alloy Tests (BCAT) studies have ended on the International Space Station, and the experimental samples are being rounded up and returned to the participating scientists. The BCAT series of investigations aims to understand fluids and the physics behind their movement. This research might help in designing new stable products for consumers.

14 May 2014

MEMS Nanoinjector Helps Avoid Cell Death When Introducing DNA into Cells

The ability to transfer a gene or DNA sequence from one animal into the genome of another plays a critical role in a wide range of medical research—including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.

14 May 2014

nPoint Inc. Announce Release of Two New Piezo Stages

With a position noise of 0.4nm in X and Y axis and 0.2nm in the Z, both stages provide the accuracy necessary for today’s advanced applications. When paired with the LC.400 series DSP controllers, the system provides closed-loop capability via capacitive sensors.

From Motion Solutions 14 May 2014

New Report on Global Market for Microscopes

The global market for microscopes is expected to reach USD 7,343.7 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing private and government support for nanotechnology R&D is expected to have a positive impact on microscope demand over the next six years.

14 May 2014

Novavax Reports One Year Follow-Up Data from RSV F-Protein Vaccine Candidate Phase 1 Elderly Trial

Novavax, Inc. today announced follow-up data from its dose-ranging Phase 1 clinical trial of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F-protein vaccine in 220 elderly adults (60 years of age and older, with a mean age of 68) that was initiated in October 2012.

From Novavax Inc. 13 May 2014

Advanced Microscopy Provides New Molecular Understanding of Bacterial Cell Growth

Researchers use new techniques to document how cells can conceal growth, then suddenly swell like raisins into grapes; study is a 'paradigm shift' in understanding osmotic shock that may lead to new strategies for fighting bacterial disease

13 May 2014

NPL to Develop Methodologies to Measure Radio-Biological Impact of Gold Nanoparticles

A new project at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will develop methodologies to measure the radio-biological impact of gold nanoparticles, when used in combination with ionising radiation for enhancing radiotherapy treatments and medical imaging.

13 May 2014

WuXi PharmaTech Expands St. Paul Materials Characterization Testing Facility

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc., a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device R&D services company with operations in China and the United States, announced today that it has completed an expansion of its materials characterization testing facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.

13 May 2014

Scientists from Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics Win Multimillion-Dollar MURI Grant

Scientists from five Rice University research groups, including four from Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics (LANP), are embarking on new nanotechnology research programs related to green chemistry, energy sustainability and computer security, thanks to two new multimillion-dollar grants from the Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI).

13 May 2014

Nanotechnology News

DNA Packaging Motor Exerts Force and Torque on the DNA

Researchers Employ Chemistry to Optimize Graphene

Novel Method to Create Droplet Interface Bilayers

New Report on Global and Chinese Carbon Nanotube Industry

Biologically Adaptive, Flexible Transistors Maintain Electronic Properties after Implantation in the Body

eASIC Reports Successful Interoperability Between MGIO Serial Transceivers and MoSys Bandwidth Engine IC

BCAT Study of Colloidal Systems Aboard Space Station May Help Advance Manufacturing of Nanoproducts

MEMS Nanoinjector Helps Avoid Cell Death When Introducing DNA into Cells

nPoint Inc. Announce Release of Two New Piezo Stages

New Report on Global Market for Microscopes

Novavax Reports One Year Follow-Up Data from RSV F-Protein Vaccine Candidate Phase 1 Elderly Trial

Advanced Microscopy Provides New Molecular Understanding of Bacterial Cell Growth

NPL to Develop Methodologies to Measure Radio-Biological Impact of Gold Nanoparticles

WuXi PharmaTech Expands St. Paul Materials Characterization Testing Facility

Scientists from Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics Win Multimillion-Dollar MURI Grant

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