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Study of structure and dynamics of biological membranes reported by JPK

JPK reports on the study of structure and dynamics of biological membranes using AFM and advanced fluorescence microscopies in Pierre-Emmanuel Milhiet's group at the CBS in Montpellier Berlin, 15th October 2013: J...

15 Oct 2013

Novel Nanoparticle-Based Smart Hydrogel Holds Promise for Cartilage Regeneration

A team of EPFL scientists has developed a smart hydrogel material that could promote cartilage regeneration. Their method consists in releasing medication at the right place and at the right time. In the future, damage to cartilage following injuries may no longer have to be irreversible.

15 Oct 2013

UK-Based Oxford Nanopore Technologies Raises £40 Million in New Funding

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd, the UK-based technology company specialising in nanopore-based electronic molecular analysis systems, has raised £40 million in new funding through a private placement of ordinary shares. The investment was received from new and existing investors in the US, UK and mainland Europe. New investors include Odey Asset Management.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd 10 Oct 2013

New Investment for Development of CNSE’s RNA Technology by Hocus Locus

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the RNA technology invented at CNSE will be developed by Albany-based Hocus Locus, LLC with a recent investment from Eastern New York Angels. Once developed, the technology will provide medical researchers and healthcare providers with a new diagnostic tool to aid in the detection of cancer and other diseases. Its creators say the technology could also lead to the development of new treatments for those diseases.

From College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany 10 Oct 2013

NIH Grant to Develop New Nanotechnology for Better Cancer Treatment

UB researcher Jonathan Lovell has received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to work on a new nanotechnology that could greatly improve how doctors treat and understand cancer.

5 Oct 2013

Reading Bacteria’s Metabolic Activity Using Laser and Nanotechnology

Nano and laser technology packed into small device tests antibiotic treatment in minutes

3 Oct 2013

Northwestern Nanoscientist Named Citation Laureate in “Thomson Reuters Predicts Nobel Laureates” Study

Northwestern University nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin today (Sept. 25) was named a 2013 Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate in the annual pre-Nobel Prize “Thomson Reuters Predicts Nobel Laureates” study.

26 Sep 2013

Alumina–Zirconia Nano-Composite Improves Lifetime of Prostheses for Total Hip Replacements

Bio-ceramics (alumina and zirconia based ceramics) are widely used as femoral heads in total hip replacements (THR) as an alternative to metal devices. Unfortunately, the orthopaedic community reports significant in-vivo failures.

25 Sep 2013

Rensselaer and NanoSpace Receive 2013 Best of the Web Award

Faculty researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were honored for their efforts in developing and creating the NanoSpace website, an online science “theme park” that aims to excite elementary and middle-school students about the world of atoms and molecules.

From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 25 Sep 2013

Nanoparticle Vaccine Developer, Novavax to Start Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Trials in 2014

Novavax, Inc. a clinical-stage vaccine company, announced today that it is finalizing details on costs and timelines for their next round of clinical studies with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) following successful completion of process improvement studies.

From Novavax Inc. 25 Sep 2013

Bionanotechnology News

Study of structure and dynamics of biological membranes reported by JPK

Novel Nanoparticle-Based Smart Hydrogel Holds Promise for Cartilage Regeneration

UK-Based Oxford Nanopore Technologies Raises £40 Million in New Funding

New Investment for Development of CNSE’s RNA Technology by Hocus Locus

NIH Grant to Develop New Nanotechnology for Better Cancer Treatment

Reading Bacteria’s Metabolic Activity Using Laser and Nanotechnology

Northwestern Nanoscientist Named Citation Laureate in “Thomson Reuters Predicts Nobel Laureates” Study

Alumina–Zirconia Nano-Composite Improves Lifetime of Prostheses for Total Hip Replacements

Rensselaer and NanoSpace Receive 2013 Best of the Web Award

Nanoparticle Vaccine Developer, Novavax to Start Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Trials in 2014

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