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Identification of RNA Double Helix Structure May Aid Biological Nanomaterials Research

When Francis Crick and James Watson discovered the double helical structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in 1953, their findings began a genetic revolution to map, study, and sequence the building blocks of living organisms.

27 Aug 2013

Zygo Introduces Nexview 3D Imaging and Measurement System with Sub-Nanometer Resolution

Zygo Corporation today announced the Nexview™ profiler, its next-generation 3D imaging and measurement system for rapid, precise, quantitative, and interactive surface metrology. This new system for both the production and scientific research markets is an all-new flagship product from an industry-leading surface metrology systems company.

From Zygo Corporation 27 Aug 2013

New Technique for Carbon Nanomembrane Production

In the future, carbon nanomembranes are expected to be able to filter out very fine materials. These separating layers are ultrathin, consisting of just one layer of molecules.

26 Aug 2013

New Book on Inorganic Micro and Nanomaterials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Inorganic Micro- and Nanomaterials" book to their offering.

26 Aug 2013

Unique 3D NanoChemiscope Provides Combined Three-Dimensional ToF-SIMS/SFM Surface Analysis

The 3D NanoChemiscope is a miracle of state-of-the-art analysis technology. As a further development of well-known microscopic and mass spectroscopic methods, it maps the physical and chemical surfaces of materials down to the atomic level.

26 Aug 2013

Texas A&M University Professor Receives NASA Grant for Nanoplate Technology Research

Zhengdong Cheng, associate professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, was awarded a grant from NASA for his research in nanoplate technology.

26 Aug 2013

PV Nano Cell Announces Completion of a $3.5m Funding Round

PV Nano Cell Ltd., which develops and manufactures innovative nano metric materials that enable non-contact printing of conductive patterns in solar cells and for Printed Electronics, reports having completed a funding round of approximately $3.5 million.

26 Aug 2013

Cell Penetration Without Causing Damage Using Specially Coated Gold Nanoparticles

Cells are very good at protecting their precious contents — and as a result, it’s very difficult to penetrate their membrane walls to deliver drugs, nutrients or biosensors without damaging or destroying the ...

26 Aug 2013

British Journal of Cancer Publishes Study on Novel Nanoliposomal Irinotecan

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the British Journal of Cancer has published the paper "A Multinational Phase 2 Study of Nanoliposomal Irinotecan Sucrosofate (PEP02, MM-398) for Patients with Gemcitabine-Refractory Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer" in its latest issue (Volume 109, Issue 4).

23 Aug 2013

Integran Layered and Graded Material Technology Granted Patent Protection in Europe

Toronto-based Integran Technologies Inc. (Integran) today announced further advances in its electrodeposition technology for forming grain-refined coatings and layers.

From Integran Technologies Inc. 23 Aug 2013

Alternative Testing Strategies Needed to Cope With New Wave of Emerging Nanomaterials

A group of international experts from government, industry and academia have concluded that alternative testing strategies (ATSs) that don’t rely on animals will be needed to cope with the wave of new nanomaterials emerging from the boom in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Their consensus statement from a workshop on the topic appears in the journal ACS Nano.

From American Chemical Society 23 Aug 2013

Nanotech Security Closes $3.9 Million Private Placement

Nanotech Security Corp. (the “Company”), developer of next-generation security and authentication features using patented nano-optics, confirms that it has now closed its recently announced $3.9 million private placement of 4,900,500 subscription receipts.

23 Aug 2013

MesoCoat Debuts on Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies List

Abakan Inc. (“Abakan”), an emerging leader in the advanced coatings and metal formulations markets, today announced that its portfolio company, MesoCoat Inc., has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and has been ranked 15th in the top 100 fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the United States on the annual Inc. 500|5000 list.

23 Aug 2013

Nano Labs Reports Positive Results from Testing of Nanotech Immune Stimulant

Nano Labs Corp. is pleased to report today the results of testing of its proprietary Nanotechnology Immune Stimulant (NIS) which prevents the propagations of infections made by Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, a bacteria that cause disease in cultured shrimp.

23 Aug 2013

New Reliable Method to Detect Silver Nanoparticles in Food

Over the last few years, the use of nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries has increased. For example, farmers have used silver nanoparticles as a pesticide because of their capability to suppress the growth of harmful organisms.

23 Aug 2013

Nanotechnology News

Identification of RNA Double Helix Structure May Aid Biological Nanomaterials Research

Zygo Introduces Nexview 3D Imaging and Measurement System with Sub-Nanometer Resolution

New Technique for Carbon Nanomembrane Production

New Book on Inorganic Micro and Nanomaterials

Unique 3D NanoChemiscope Provides Combined Three-Dimensional ToF-SIMS/SFM Surface Analysis

Texas A&M University Professor Receives NASA Grant for Nanoplate Technology Research

PV Nano Cell Announces Completion of a $3.5m Funding Round

Cell Penetration Without Causing Damage Using Specially Coated Gold Nanoparticles

British Journal of Cancer Publishes Study on Novel Nanoliposomal Irinotecan

Integran Layered and Graded Material Technology Granted Patent Protection in Europe

Alternative Testing Strategies Needed to Cope With New Wave of Emerging Nanomaterials

Nanotech Security Closes $3.9 Million Private Placement

MesoCoat Debuts on Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies List

Nano Labs Reports Positive Results from Testing of Nanotech Immune Stimulant

New Reliable Method to Detect Silver Nanoparticles in Food

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