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Abraxis Receives Approval to Sell ABRAXANE in Japan

Abraxis BioScience, Inc., a fully integrated, global biotechnology company, today announced that Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has received approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to market ABRAXANE® IV Infusion 100 mg, Paclitaxel Injection (Suspension with Albumin), for use in the treatment of breast cancer.

27 Jul 2010

Analysis on Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Nanostructured Solids

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/189a6c/functionalized_ino) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Functionalized Inorganic Fluorides: Synthesis, Characterizatio...

27 Jul 2010

Gold-Linked Quantum Dots Enhance Photoluminescence

By linking individual semiconductor quantum dots with gold nanoparticles, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated the ability to enhance the intensity of light emitted by individual quantum dots by up to 20 times.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 27 Jul 2010

New Nanopore Electrical Platform to Detect Single DNA Molecule

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new, carbon-based nanoscale platform to electrically detect single DNA molecules.

27 Jul 2010

Fractal Develops New Antenna Approach Using Metamaterials

Antennas and people just don’t mix. For years, scientists and engineers have explored ways to get antennas that attach to the body and clothing for convenience of use, but have been stymied by change of performance...

27 Jul 2010

Mercom Capital Chosen to Lead Applied Nanotech’s Investor Relations Initiatives

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: APNT) is pleased to announce that it has retained Austin based Mercom Capital Group, a leading communications firm, specializing in clean energy, to provide strategic investor rela...

From Nano Magic, LLC. 27 Jul 2010

Researchers Create Micellar Nanoprobes for Enhanced Visualization of Tumor Growth

Formation of new blood vessels, also known as angiogenesis, is crucial for sustained tumor growth and cancer metastasis. Recently, clinically available therapies to suppress the growth of these vessels have been availabl...

27 Jul 2010

UT Dallas Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Develop Nanoelectronic Biochip

UT Dallas nanotechnology researcher Walter Hu has received a $400,000 grant to develop an innovative and manufacturable nanoelectronic biochip that can detect individual molecules.

26 Jul 2010

New Book Available on Microfluidic Devices for Nanotechnology

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d74bde/microfluidic_devic) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Microfluidic Devices in Nanotechnology: Applications" to their...

26 Jul 2010

Illuminex Closes $500K Financing Round to Accelerate Functional Nanomaterial Development

Illuminex Corporation, based in Lancaster, PA, recently closed a $500K financing round from undisclosed investors. Combined with the Company's multiple State and Federal research grants, this funding will provide over one year of operating runway for Illuminex to accelerate the development and commercialization of functional nanomaterials for commercial devices aimed at emerging alternative energy markets.

26 Jul 2010