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TKM-Ebola Program to Incorporate More Potent Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today announced that its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been modified to support development plans that integrate advancements in Tekmira's lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation and manufacturing technologies, and provide for additional funding for the TKM-Ebola program.

9 May 2013

Plasmonic Nanocomposites Hold Promise for Laser-Based Tissue Repair

A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano.

From American Chemical Society 9 May 2013

Novel Technique to Control Sensitivity of Graphene Chemical Sensors

Researchers have discovered a technique for controlling the sensitivity of graphene chemical sensors.

9 May 2013

APIX’s Nano Silicon Gas Chromatography Sensors Win PITTCON 2013 Awards

Analytical Pixels Technology (APIX) was awarded the coveted Bronze Award for ‘Best New Product’ at Pittcon 2013 in Philadelphia for its nano-silicon sensors used in its MAX ONE and GCAP Gas Chromatography Systems.

9 May 2013

Second Phase of Nanoelectronics Research Initiative Launched by SRC and NIST

Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today announced the second phase of the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (NRI).

9 May 2013

New Report on Nanobiotechnology Applications and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Nanobiotechnology Applications, Markets and Companies" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 9 May 2013

Solid-State Nanopores Used to Differentiate Single-Stranded DNA Molecules

The allure of personalized medicine has made new, more efficient ways of sequencing genes a top research priority. One promising technique involves reading DNA bases using changes in electrical current as they are threaded through a nanoscopic hole.

9 May 2013

Silver Nano-Particles May Cause Harmful Organisms to Flourish

Researchers from UNSW have cautioned that more work is needed to understand how micro-organisms respond to the disinfecting properties of silver nano-particles, increasingly used in consumer goods, and for medical and environmental applications.

9 May 2013

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. to Exhibit Range of Materials Characterization Solutions at the Nanotech Conference & Expo 2013

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. will exhibit its range of materials characterization solutions at the Nanotech Conference & Expo 2013, May 12-16 in Washington, D.C. Scientists regularly use Lake Shore’s characterization systems to pursue nanomaterial research.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 8 May 2013

CAN to Expand its Product Range with the New Fluorescent Nanocrystals Series A Plus

The nanoexperts from the Hamburger Center for Applied nanotechnology (CAN) GmbH will expand their product portfolio by the fluorescent nanocrystals Series A plus.

8 May 2013

Researchers Demonstrate High Power Conversion Efficiency for Plasmonic PSCs using Metal Nanoparticles

Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) demonstrated high-performance polymer solar cells (PSCs) with power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.92% which is the highest values reported to date for plasmonic PSCs using metal nanoparticles (NPs).

8 May 2013