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Transformation Optics May Usher in a Host of Radical Advances

A new research field called transformation optics may usher in a host of radical advances including a cloak of invisibility and ultra-powerful microscopes and computers by harnessing nanotechnology and "metamaterials."

17 Oct 2008

ZyGEM to Produce Innovative DNA Extraction Products Under Agreement

ZyGEM Corp. Ltd. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Advalytix product team of Olympus Life Science Research Europa GmbH to produce a private-label line of DNA extraction products. The collabor...

16 Oct 2008

Reducing Pollution from Nanoparticles by 25 Percent

A study undertaken by researchers from the University of Alcalá (UAH) shows that if the "super-polluters", the high-polluting vehicles, such as certain buses and lorries in a poor condition, were removed, pollution from nanoparticles could be reduced by up to 25% and 48%, depending on the parameter analysed. These minute particles cause serious health problems.

16 Oct 2008

Gold Nanorods Now Available for Non-Invasive Photothermal Cancer Therapy

A revolutionary new gold nanorod manufacturing method has been developed at Nanopartz where their patent pending gold nanorods are proving their ability to be the future in-vivo nanoparticle for the detection and treatme...

16 Oct 2008

Public Debate on the Merits of Nanobiotechnology is Urgently Needed

A public debate on the merits of nanobiotechnology is urgently needed if people's fears about the emerging science are to be allayed, EU-funded researchers recommend in a new report.

16 Oct 2008

Nanogen Named One of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in San Diego

Nanogen, Inc., developer of molecular and rapid in vitro diagnostic products, has been named one of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 in San Diego. The Technology Fast 50 comprises the 50 fastest-growing technology, m...

From Nanogen 16 Oct 2008

microRNA Expert Joins CombiMatrix Scientific Advisory Board

CombiMatrix Corporation announced today that microRNA expert Dr. Muneesh Tewari has joined the Scientific Advisory Board of CombiMatrix. Dr. Tewari is in the Human Biology division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ...

From Invitae Corporation 15 Oct 2008

neuMirRx Issued Patent for Novel Drug Formulation Technology

neuMirRx Corp today welcomed the issuance of U.S. patent 7,345,093, entitled "Methods for Enhancing Solubility of Compounds" which covers novel formulation methods to enhance the solubility of hydrophobic compo...

15 Oct 2008

Researchers Gain Access to Sigma-Aldrich's Leading MISSION shRNA Libraries

The RNAi Partnership Program provides new members with access to cutting-edge products in Sigma-Aldrich's functional genomics portfolio, including shRNA libraries developed by TRC targeting more than 15,000 human genes and 15,000 mouse genes.

From Sigma Aldrich 15 Oct 2008

University of Utah Announces Establishment of Nano Institute of Utah

Officials at the University of Utah announced today the establishment of the Nano Institute of Utah, representing a significant and decisive step in the state's quest to bring together the university's and the st...

15 Oct 2008