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RainDance Technologies President and CEO to Discuss Impact of New Transformational Tools Shaping Life Sciences

Christopher McNary, RainDance Technologies President and Chief Executive Officer, will discuss the impact of new transformational tools shaping life sciences research during a panel session at the 2009 BIO International ...

From Bio-Rad Laboratories India Pvt. Ltd. 5 May 2009

Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer using Nanotechnology

Pancreatic cancer has a devastatingly low survival rate (less than five percent after five years) because it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. The initial symptoms, such as pain, jaundice or weight loss, often d...

5 May 2009

Electrospun Nanofibers Hold Promise for Development of New Breathable Materials

In his office, MIT Professor of Chemical Engineering Gregory Rutledge keeps a small piece of fabric that at first glance resembles a Kleenex. This tissue-like material, softer than silk, is composed of fibers that are a ...

5 May 2009

Monthly Seminar Series for Students and Professionals to Discuss Technical Issues Facing Nanotechnology Researchers

Leti and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have begun a monthly seminar series for students and professionals to discuss technical issues facing micro- and nanotechnology researchers. Designed ...

5 May 2009

Scientists Develop New Non-Viral Way of Getting Genes into a Cell

EU-funded scientists have developed a new, non-viral way of getting genes into a cell. The technique appears to avoid the side-effects, such as cancer, which can occur when viruses are used to smuggle genes into a cell.

4 May 2009

Shape, Order and Orientation are Surprisingly Important in the World of Small Things

In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis.

4 May 2009

NCKU Distinguished Professor Honored with CIE ngineer Award

Distinguished Professor Gwo-Bin Lee from Department of Engineering Science of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) will be honored with the 2009 Distinguished Engineer Award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE)...

4 May 2009

Tiny Gold Particles that Can Home and Destroy Tumors with Minimal Side Effects

It has long been known that heat is an effective weapon against tumor cells. However, it's difficult to heat patients' tumors without damaging nearby tissues. Now, MIT researchers have developed tiny gold par...

4 May 2009

MicroRNA Markets Estimates Reach $98.6 Million in 2015

Despite growing competition from new entrants, microRNA tool providers are witnessing extraordinary growth in their research product portfolios. As evidence of the link between microRNAs and disease grows, the diagno...

4 May 2009

SAFENANO to Host Workshop on Nanotechnology Risk Management at NanoMaterials '09

SAFENANO is pleased to announce it is to host a Pre-Conference workshop on Nanotechnology Risk Management at the forthcoming NanoMaterials '09 conference in Bonn, Germany. The workshop, to be held on June 16th 200...

1 May 2009