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European Union funded nanotechnology research under FP7 takes off

The EU's largest ever funding programme for research and technological development, the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), was launched on January 1, 2007.

Jan 5th, 2007

Buckets of DNA nanoparticles

Molecular buckets that pack DNA into nanoparticles could have implications for gene therapy.

Jan 5th, 2007

Metamaterials found to work for visible light

For the first time ever, researchers have developed a material with a negative refractive index for visible light.

Jan 4th, 2007

Repetitive motion speeds nanoparticle uptake

Newly published research by toxicologists finds that repetitive movement can speed the uptake of nanoparticles through the skin.

Jan 4th, 2007

Nanotechnology safety needs specific government risk research strategy and funding

The federal government needs a master plan for identifying and reducing potential nanotechnology risks.

Jan 4th, 2007

First legal disputes over nanotechnology patents emerging

In what may become an increasingly frequent occurence of nanotechnology commercialization, a supplier of sophisticated polishing compounds has announced plans to pursue a patent infringement enforcement action against a rival over a nanotech application.

Jan 3rd, 2007

Nanotechnology art competition now open for voting

The first ever online NanoArt worldwide competition opened back in October. The public vote for this online competition is open now. 71 works have been submitted so far.

Jan 3rd, 2007

The first federal restrictions on nanotechnology could be coming soon

Antimicrobial nanomaterials meet increased regulatory scrutiny.

Jan 3rd, 2007

Blazing the optical trail with record-setting molecules

The internet could soon shift into overdrive thanks to a new generation of optical molecules.

Jan 3rd, 2007

Toward a new oral delivery system for insulin using nanoshell shields

A new nanoparticle drug delivery system shows promise as a potential way to administer insulin and perhaps other protein-based drugs by mouth rather than injection or nasal sprays.

Jan 3rd, 2007

Cheaper LEDs from breakthrough in zinc oxide nanowire research

Engineers have synthesized a long-sought semiconducting material that may pave the way for an inexpensive new kind of light emitting diode (LED).

Jan 3rd, 2007

New class of polymers discovered

Researchers have discovered a new class of ultra-thin polymer films with potential applications ranging from coating tiny microelectronic devices to plastic solar cells.