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FDA Approval Received for Starting TKM-PLK1 Phase 1 Clinical Trial

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leader in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today announced that its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for TKM-PLK1 has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowing Tekmira to initiate a Phase 1 human clinical trial.

8 Sep 2010

NSF Fund Awarded to Launch New Interdisciplinary Program for Nanotechnology

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Howard University in Washington, D.C., have received a five-year, $3.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch a new interdisciplinary program in ...

8 Sep 2010

Engineered Nanoparticles Aid in Global Warming Prevention

There may be better ways to engineer the planet’s climate if needed to prevent dangerous global warming than mimicking volcanoes, a University of Calgary climate scientist says in two new studies.

8 Sep 2010

Study Looks at Detecting Silver Nanoparticles Released from Antibacterial Fabric Products

A recent study by researchers at National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) in Thailand has provided the data on detecting silver released from antibacterial fabric products using artificial sweat as a model to represent t...

7 Sep 2010

New Mill from Hosakawa Micron Produces Sub-Micron Particles

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announces the launch of the Micron Pulvis, dry agitating bead mill for high efficiency milling of sub-micron sized particles. Capable of producing finer particle sizes than a jet mill and with energy consumption typically eighty percent less than other mills

7 Sep 2010

New Book on Synthesis of Nanoparticles

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/144509/size_effects_in_me) has announced the addition of the "Size Effects in Metals, Semiconductors and Inorganic Compounds" report to their off...

7 Sep 2010

Research on Light Scattering Through Semiconductor Nanowires

Progress on controlling the growth and doping of semiconductor nanowires makes these structures promising building blocks for nanoelectronics and nanophotonics.

6 Sep 2010

German Researchers Develop New Polymer Carpets Using Nanosheets

Unlike most biological membranes, polymeric, nanometer-thin membranes are very stable and can withstand considerable pressure. This is an essential requirements for separation processes such as in water purification a...

6 Sep 2010

Carbide Materials and Nanofilters Set to Become Mainstream Development Trend

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.

4 Sep 2010

Dais Analytic to Discuss Clean Technology at Annual Global Investment Conference

Dais Analytic Corporation (OTCBB: DLYT), a leading nanotechnology company focused on growing its sales of high efficiency air, energy, and water applications including ConsERV -- an award winning HVAC energy recovery pro...

3 Sep 2010