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Targeted Dendrimer Advances in Preclinical Studies

Although a variety of nanoparticles continue to show promise for improving cancer imaging and therapy, regulators and drug developers are concerned that these delivery systems may prove difficult to manufacture on a cons...

4 Mar 2008

Fluorescent Nanoparticles Image Tumor Marker in Animals

Since 2004 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three new-generation anticancer therapies that target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a protein that is greatly overexpressed on certain types of tum...

4 Mar 2008

Microfluidics, Nanoparticles Drive Novel Cancer Detection Schemes

Early detection of tumors is one of the Holy Grails of cancer research, an achievement that would greatly improve cancer therapy and prognosis. Two new reports describe different but promising approaches to solving this ...

4 Mar 2008

Breast Cancer Testing and Diagnosis Using Nanoparticles to Make Tests Easier and Cheaper

A team from UCL has developed a new medical device which will make the early detection of breast cancer more cost effective and easier to administer.

3 Mar 2008

Researchers Reveal Electronics Structure of DNA

Utilizing a technique that combines low temperature measurements and theoretical calculations, Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists and others have revealed for the first time the electronic structure of single DNA ...

29 Feb 2008

Nanotech Scientist Awarded as Outstanding Missourian

University of Missouri scientist Kattesh Katti recently discovered how to make gold nanoparticles using gold salts, soybeans and water. Katti’s research has garnered attention worldwide and the environmentally-frie...

29 Feb 2008

Tiny Spheres With Different Faces Can be Used as Microscopic Mixers, Transport, Self Propelled Sensors and Targeted Drug Delivery Devices

For the first time, researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated that microscopic "two-faced" spheres whose halves are physically or chemically different – so-called Janus particles – will move like stealthy submarines when an alternating electrical field is applied to liquid surrounding the particles.

28 Feb 2008

Nanotechnology Framework for Australian State to Concentrate on Responsible Development, Industry Uptake, Global Connections, Skills and Education and Building Platforms for the Future

A new framework for the development of Victoria’s nanotechnology sector was released today by the Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings. Speaking at the opening of the 2008 International Conference on Nanoscience and ...

28 Feb 2008

Nanotechnology Director Delivers Visionary Presentation on the Future Impact of Nanotechnology on Energy, Lighting, Transportion, Meta Materials, Carbon Nanotubes plus Health and Safety

Dr. Clayton Teague, the director of the US National Nanotechnology Inititive was warmly welcomed to the ICONN2008 event in Melbourne Australia where he delivered the plenary lecture outlining the current and future state of play for nanotechnology

26 Feb 2008

Nanobiotechnology in Europe Setback by European Network of Excellence Nano2Life being Discontinued

Following four years of successful work, the funding programme for the European Network of Excellence Nano2Life is to be discontinued. The largest European network in nanobiotechnology Nano2Life will be pulling out al...

25 Feb 2008