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Molecular Communication Systems Hold Promise for Medical Applications

Scientists have created a molecular communications system for the transmission of messages and data in challenging environments such as tunnels, pipelines, underwater and within the body.

19 Dec 2013

Nanotech’s KolourOptik Platform to Augment ITW Security Division’s Security Solutions

Nanotech Security Corp. (“NTS”), and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW”) today announced a collaboration that will add Nanotech’s KolourOptik® platform to augment ITW Security Division’s suite of security solutions. KolourOptik® uses advanced nano-structures imprinted on a material’s surface to secure and authenticate products.

19 Dec 2013

Bristol Awarded BBSRC Grant for Advanced Correlative Light Electron Microscopy Systems

The University has won a £970,000 share of a £10 million grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for advanced scientific research instruments designed to help keep the UK at the forefront of biological sciences research.

19 Dec 2013

New Comprehensive Assessment of Research on Nanomedicine-Based Approaches for Treating Cancer

As cancer maintains its standing as the second leading cause of death in the U.S., researchers have continued their quest for safer and more effective treatments. Among the most promising advances has been the rise of nanomedicine, the application of tiny materials and devices whose sizes are measured in the billionths of a meter to detect, diagnose and treat disease.

From University of California, Los Angeles 19 Dec 2013

Novel Method for Mass Production of BCN-Graphene Nanoplatelets Leads to Fabrication of Graphene-Based FETs

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced a method for the mass production of boron/nitrogen co-doped graphene nanoplatelets, which led to the fabrication of a graphene-based field -effect transistor (FET) with semiconducting nature. This opens up opportunities for practical use in electronic devices.

19 Dec 2013

Stable Porous Gel Obtained from Metal-Organic Framework Grown up on a Solid Substrate

A novel method developed by researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jacobs University Bremen enables manufacturing of polymer layers with tailor-made properties and multiple functions: A stable porous gel (SURGEL) for biological and medical applications is obtained from a metal-organic framework (SURMOF) grown up on a substrate. The method is presented in the renowned Journal of the American Chemical Society.

19 Dec 2013

University of Adelaide to Establish New ARC Center of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics

The University of Adelaide has been awarded $23 million to establish a new Center of Excellence to develop technologies that will help researchers to create a "window into the body" in ways never achieved before.

19 Dec 2013

Intel Launches 22nm Mobile Application Processor

ABI Research has verified that Intel has a leading position in the mobile processor technology race; launching the first 22nm mobile application processor. The 22nm quad-core application processor (Intel Z3740D) was found in a Dell tablet that was recently launched for the Christmas season.

From ABI Research 19 Dec 2013

3M Launches Patterned Silver Nanowire Touch Sensor Film

3M announces the launch of a new touch sensor film, 3M™ Patterned Silver Nanowire Film, that combines the expertise of two leading technology and manufacturing companies to provide the quality, unique attributes, and volume that touch screen manufacturers demand.

19 Dec 2013

Natural Radioactivity Within DNA Provides a New Pathway for Genetic Mutation

Curtin University researchers have shown natural radioactivity within DNA can alter chemical compounds, providing a new pathway for genetic mutation.

19 Dec 2013

Nano-FTIR Enables Nanoscale Chemical Imaging of Protein's Secondary Structure

Proteins are basic building blocks of life. The chemistry and structure of proteins are essential for their biological function. Indeed, the structure of proteins determines their mechanical and catalytic properties (e.g. enzymes). Such functions literally shape all living beings. Furthermore, the protein structure also plays a major role in many diseases.

19 Dec 2013

Achronix Announces 100G Ethernet Functionality Demonstration in Speedster22i 22nm FPGAs

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation today announced that it has demonstrated error-free operation of 100G Ethernet functionality using the hard Ethernet IP in its Speedster22i® FPGAs. Speedster22i are the only FPGAs that have hardened IP for communication applications including 100G Ethernet, 100G Interlaken, PCI Express Gen3 x8 and DDR3 memory controllers. The 100G Ethernet video demonstration can be seen at Achronix.com.

18 Dec 2013

University of Missouri Research Team Builds Sophisticated 3D Force Microscope

Membrane proteins are the "gatekeepers" that allow information and molecules to pass into and out of a cell. Until recently, the microscopic study of these complex proteins has been restricted due to limitations of "force microscopes" that are available to researchers and the one-dimensional results these microscopes reveal.

18 Dec 2013

Researchers Transport Nanoparticles on Carbon-Nanotube Track Using DNA Motor

Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and demonstrated its potential by using it to transport a nanoparticle along the length of a carbon nanotube.

18 Dec 2013

Trimay Selects NanoSteel Coating to Provide Wear Protection at Canadian Mine

The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that its Super Hard Steel® (SHS) weld alloy has been selected by Trimay® Wear Plate Ltd. to provide wear protection within the steel piping of a concrete slick line at an underground mine in northern Canada.

18 Dec 2013

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Molecular Communication Systems Hold Promise for Medical Applications

Nanotech’s KolourOptik Platform to Augment ITW Security Division’s Security Solutions

Bristol Awarded BBSRC Grant for Advanced Correlative Light Electron Microscopy Systems

New Comprehensive Assessment of Research on Nanomedicine-Based Approaches for Treating Cancer

Novel Method for Mass Production of BCN-Graphene Nanoplatelets Leads to Fabrication of Graphene-Based FETs

Stable Porous Gel Obtained from Metal-Organic Framework Grown up on a Solid Substrate

University of Adelaide to Establish New ARC Center of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics

Intel Launches 22nm Mobile Application Processor

3M Launches Patterned Silver Nanowire Touch Sensor Film

Natural Radioactivity Within DNA Provides a New Pathway for Genetic Mutation

Nano-FTIR Enables Nanoscale Chemical Imaging of Protein's Secondary Structure

Achronix Announces 100G Ethernet Functionality Demonstration in Speedster22i 22nm FPGAs

University of Missouri Research Team Builds Sophisticated 3D Force Microscope

Researchers Transport Nanoparticles on Carbon-Nanotube Track Using DNA Motor

Trimay Selects NanoSteel Coating to Provide Wear Protection at Canadian Mine

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