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RNA-Delivering Nanoparticles Selectively Target Genes to Shrink Tumor in Mice

Researchers have identified cancer drug targets through genome sequencing of cancer cells. In order to hasten the process of testing the discovered drug targets, researchers at MIT have engineered nanoparticles capable of delivering RNA.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 17 Aug 2012

BBI to Run Seminar on Lateral Flow Assay Systems in San Diego in October

BBI join EMD Millipore and Kinematic to run a
seminar on lateral flow and ensuring faster, higher performing and more robust systems.

16 Aug 2012

DNA Used to Control Gold Nanoparticle Morphology

Gold is not just the material of choice for pretty jewelry; it is also used in technology, for example in nanoscopic particles for applications such as catalysis, biomedicine, and sensors.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 9 Aug 2012

PharmaEngine Inks Strategic Deal to Accelerate Nanobiotix’s NBTXR3 Clinical Program

Nanobiotix, a nanomedicine company specializing in innovative cancer nanotherapeutics, and PharmaEngine, a pharma company developing in-licensed oncology drugs, have inked strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of NBTXR3, Nanobiotix’ key product from its NanoXray pipeline.

From Nanobiotix 7 Aug 2012

BBI To Sponsor GOLD 2012 in Tokyo

BBI has been the world’s leading supplier of gold colloid since 1986 and this year is proud to show support of the Gold Council as a premier sponsor of their prestigious event being held at the Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, 5th - 8th September 2012.

3 Aug 2012

Microfibers Improve Virus-Based Gene Therapy

Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have made a significant progress in virus-based gene therapy by successfully allowing the virus to evade the human immune system through the integration of two IBN innovations.

From Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging 1 Aug 2012

Unique Method to Measure Electrical Charge of Nano Particles

Researchers at the University of Zurich have succeeded in measuring the size and the electrical charge of nano particles by employing a unique method.

30 Jul 2012

University of Calgary Use NanoWizard AFM to Advance Medical Research

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of their NanoWizard AFM systems at the Microscopy & Imaging Facility (MI...

From Bruker BioAFM 24 Jul 2012

Nano Suspensions India 2012 Conference to Focus on Challenges in Nano Medicine

CPhI, a part of the pharmaceutical based global level events held by UBM, will be hosting the Nano Suspensions India 2012 conference from August 21 to 22, 2012. Scheduled to take place at the Hotel Fortune Select Manohar, Hyderabad, India, the chief focus of the conference will be on the challenges confronting Quality by Design (QbD), regulatory aspects, stability, efficient scale-up and solubility of nano medicines.

21 Jul 2012

Gold Nanoparticles for Effective Prostate Cancer Treatment

It is known that conventional treatment methods of cancer are accompanied by toxic side effects. This is particularly true of chemotherapy in which chemicals injected into the body are not confined to the tumors alone but attack healthy tissues and vital organs thereby impacting normal bodily functions.

18 Jul 2012