Researchers at the University of Buffalo have used targeted quantum rods both to breach the blood-brain barrier and to study how such constructs move across this largely impermeable barrier.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreScientists have found that magnetic nanoparticles can be especially helpful in locating cancerous cell clusters during MRI scans.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreA multifunctional drug delivery system consisting of a lipid-based nanoparticle, a standard anticancer drug, and a short nucleic acid designed to augment the activity of that drug has demonstrated the ability to treat drug-resistant tumor cells.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreTwo researchers working independently of one another have developed new methods for measuring the biological activity of nanomaterials in a highly systematic manner that enable them to draw important insights about nanomaterial biologic activity.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreResearchers have identified the major mechanisms that cancer cells use to neutralize the cytotoxic, or cell-killing, effects of anticancer drugs, and now they are using nanotechnology to help derail drug resistance and improve the odds of successfully treating cancer.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read morePotential risks from the use of nanomaterials will be explored in a project supported by a $400,000 grant from the U.S.Department of Energy Office of Biological and Environmental Research.
Jun 13th, 2008
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The four chemical elements cited most often in musical songs and compositions are, in this order, silver, gold, tin and oxygen, followed by copper and iron, according to a study.
Jun 13th, 2008
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A new theoretical method of cooling quantum computing components to provide clearer signals
Jun 13th, 2008
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Chinese Academy of Sciences scientists have made a remarkable progress in the study of photocatalytic hydrogen production.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreNanotube-reinforced material produces denser bone tissue.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreInvestors could make substantial returns over the next five to 10 years by investing in companies working in the field of medical nanotechnology, a report on the fledgling sector published Thursday said.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreThe Taiwan Nano Exhibition, the second largest of its kind in Asia, kicked off in Taipei yesterday, showcasing Taiwan's latest nano applications and products and gearing up to attract some 10,000 visitors.
Jun 13th, 2008
Read moreRSC Publishing has today announced two new journals for 2009: Integrative Biology and Metallomics. Authors will welcome these titles as they fill the interdisciplinary gaps in the worldwide scientific publishing community.
Jun 12th, 2008
Read moreConvenient, versatile technique could provide new tool for quantum information.
Jun 12th, 2008
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It seems that reality is catching up with science fiction fast. On TV, the latest Knight Rider series features a car that embraces nanotechnology to change colors and morph into similar car forms temporarily. Yesterday, BMW introduced it's GINA Light Visionary Model.
Jun 12th, 2008
Read moreInitiative developed jointly by the City School District of Albany and UAlbany NanoCollege is believed to be nation's first nanotechnology program at a public school.
Jun 12th, 2008
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