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Researchers Begin to Design Framework for Emerging Field of Nanoinformatics

News - 19 Aug 2015

In two new studies, researchers from across the country spearheaded by Duke University faculty have begun to design the framework on which to build the emerging field of...

MIT Scholars Engaged in Nanomaterials Study for Drug Delivery, Biofuel Catalysts

News - 22 Jul 2015

From wet chemistry to computer simulations, this year's Materials Processing Center-Center for Materials Science and Engineering Summer Scholars are engaged in MIT research projects targeting...

Gold Nanoparticles Tethered to pHLIPs Increase Effectiveness of Cancer-Killing Radiation

News - 15 Apr 2015

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rhode Island have demonstrated a promising new way to increase the effectiveness of radiation in killing cancer cells. The approach...

PEG-HCC Nanoparticle Can Catalyze Neutralization of Damaging Reactive Oxygen Species Molecules

News - 10 Feb 2015

Injectable nanoparticles that could protect an injured person from further damage due to oxidative stress have proven to be astoundingly effective in tests to study their mechanism. Scientists...

Bioreplication Offers Better 3D Resolution at the Nanoscale

News - 12 Dec 2014

Changing flesh to stone sounds like the work of a witch in a fairy tale. But a new technique to transmute living cells into more permanent materials that defy decay and can endure high-powered...

Researchers Create New DNA Molecular Motor for Transporting Nanoparticle Along Carbon Nanotube Length

News - 22 Jan 2014

Another recent nanotechnology research advance in line with the theme of next month’s “Foresight Technical Conference: Integration“, integrating nanodevices and nanomaterials into...

Nanocontainers with Anticorrosion Payloads Hold Promise for Self-Healing Rust Protection

News - 7 Nov 2013

A particularly ingenious remedy for the problem of rust may be available soon. Scientists from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH in Düsseldorf and the Max Planck Institute for...

Unique Dual-Surface Nanostructured Carrier Improves Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells

News - 29 Oct 2013

University of Cincinnati researchers have developed a unique nanostructure that can, because of its dual-surface structure, serve as an improved “all-in-one tool” against...

Microscopic, Bottle-Like Structures can Release Drugs Inside the Body

News - 19 Sep 2013

Microscopic, bottle-like structures with corks that melt at precisely-controlled temperatures could potentially release drugs inside the body or fragrances onto the skin, according to a recently...

Body on a Chip Chemical/Biological Countermeasure Project Lead by Wake Forest Baptist

News - 11 Sep 2013

Whether it's the Ebola virus or Sarin and Ricin, a key to responding to chemical or biological attacks is having effective antidotes at the ready. To accelerate the development of new therapies,...