Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a hallmark effect triggered by effective anticancer drugs. Now, researchers have developed a biocompatible, fluorescent nanoparticle that could provide an early sign that apoptosis is occurring as a result of anticancer therapy.
Jul 23rd, 2007
Read moreResearchers have created biocompatible single-walled carbon nanotubes that can target lymphomas and deliver both imaging and therapeutic molecules to these tumors.
Jul 23rd, 2007
Read moreUsing a series of gold nanorods, each with its own characteristic optical signature, researchers have developed a method for rapidly assaying the cellular composition of breast tumors.
Jul 23rd, 2007
Read moreBy taking advantage of the full range of ways in which molecules can interact with and bind to one another, researchers have created nanoparticles that assemble themselves layer by layer.
Jul 23rd, 2007
Read moreAn initiative to develop a "Responsible NanoCode" for businesses working with nanotechnologies has been launched by the Royal Society, Insight Investment, the Nanotechnology Industries Association and the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network today.
Jul 23rd, 2007
Read moreThe EPA currently has two open solicitations for research grants on environmental impact of engineered nanomaterials.
Jul 22nd, 2007
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Scientists have discovered the surprising strength of a sheet of nanoparticles that measures just 50 atoms in thickness.
Jul 22nd, 2007
Read moreResearchers have created two tiny instruments capable of detecting a range of contaminants, from molecules to whole bacteria, in food and water.
Jul 20th, 2007
Read moreWake Forest University has launched two startup companies, FiberCell and PlexiLight, to turn breakthrough technologies developed at the university�??s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials into products for the commercial marketplace.
Jul 20th, 2007
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Scientists have succeeded in observing a quantum state that represents a pure superposition of atoms and molecules. Instead of being either two single atoms or two-atomic bound molecules the pairs oscillate between both states.
Jul 20th, 2007
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Stripy nanorods containing evenly spaced quantum dots have been prepared thanks to strain forces, report US nanochemists.
Jul 19th, 2007
Read moreIn order to promote safe and responsible nanotechnology research and pave the way to its safe and responsible application and use, the European Commission is planning to adopt a voluntary Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research.
Jul 19th, 2007
Read moreInstitute of Nanotechnology invites abstracts for poster presentation at the second annual "Nanoparticles for the European Industry" conference and exhibition to be held at the Olympia Conference Centre, London on October 24-25, 2007.
Jul 19th, 2007
Read moreIt is important to consider how various forms of nanomaterials will be disposed of and treated at the end of their use, and how the regulatory system will treat such materials at the various stages of their lifecycle.
Jul 19th, 2007
Read moreA $4 million investment by New York State has further prepared Marcy NanoCenter for immediate development by the nanoelectonics industry.
Jul 19th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology in food and farming is inadequately regulated, say Australian researchers.
Jul 18th, 2007
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