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AACR Hosts Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development Meeting
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutics Development Meeting features the latest findings in laboratory, translational and clinical cancer research. This year's meeting focuses on new biologic markers and imaging methods.
August 26, 2008 Read more
Semiconductor nanotechnology used to create microlens for telecommunication frequencies
Using semiconductor nanotechnology, Srinivas Sridhar, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Chair of Physics at Northeastern University, and his team of researchers from the university?s Electronic Materials Research Institute have created a new microlens that focuses infrared light at telecommunication frequencies.
August 26, 2008 Read more
New method could reduce cost of making expensive cancer and arthritis drugs
Researchers at the University have pioneered a simple way to remove dead cells from cell cultures used to make protein-based drugs.
August 26, 2008 Read more
Inaugural Kavli Prize ceremony and symposia: Sept. 8-11 in Oslo
The inaugural year of The Kavli Prize will be celebrated with a special ceremony that features H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon Magnus presenting the prize to the seven Kavli laureates.
August 26, 2008 Read more
New sensor to detect cancer biomarker gases exhaled in breath
A group of internationally known researchers at the University of Oklahoma with expertise in the development of mid-infrared lasers is working to create a sensor to detect biomarker gases exhaled in the breath of a person with cancer.
August 26, 2008 Read more
Future for clean energy lies with bacteria
Amid mounting agreement that future clean, carbon-neutral, energy will rely on efficient conversion of the sun?s light energy into fuels and electric power, attention is focusing on one of the most ancient groups of organism, the cyanobacteria.
August 26, 2008 Read more
New podcast discusses nanotechnology risk management issues
ACE USA today launched a new audio podcast discussing the risk management issues and challenges associated with rapidly evolving nanotechnologies as medical research and government regulation lag marketing development.
August 25, 2008 Read more
George A. Jeffrey NanoExplorers NanoTech Institute is a finalist in the 8th annual Tech Titans Awards
The UT Dallas' Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) and the George A. Jeffrey NanoExplorers NanoTech Institute are both finalists in the 8th annual Tech Titans Awards.
August 25, 2008 Read more
Are DNA barcodes always accurate?
DNA barcoding as currently practiced churns out some results as inaccurately as a supermarket checker scanning an apple and ringing it up as an orange, according to a new Brigham Young University study.
August 25, 2008 Read more
Century old rule of Chemistry overturned - major implications for drug delivery
A new study by research chemists at the University of Warwick has challenged the century old 'Overton's rule' of pharmacology that defined how quickly key chemicals can pass across cell walls.
August 25, 2008 Read more
Nanotechnology conference reminder: NanoEurope
NanoEurope would like to call your attention to the various activities of this year?s 6th NanoEurope in St.Gallen.
August 25, 2008 Read more
New York State unveils new Pollution Prevention Institute; Green Manufacturing Center showcased
This new institute intends to help New York state businesses be more sustainable by applying cleaner production and product stewardship practices. These practices have proven to reduce environmental impact, while enhancing the economic viability of industry.
August 25, 2008 Read more
Festkoerper mit Speicherfunktionen: Energie, Information, Stoffe
Zu neuen Forschungsergebnissen und Entwicklungen bei Festkoerpern mit Speicherfunktionen veranstaltet die Fachgruppe Festkoerperchemie und Materialforschung der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) vom 24. bis 26. September ihre diesjaehrige Vortragstagung an der Universitaet in Bayreuth.
August 25, 2008 Read more
Nanoscale 'trojan horse' to improve antioxidant absorption
Researchers from Monash University have designed a nano-sized 'trojan horse' particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body.
August 25, 2008 Read more
New Zealand university has summer research scholarships that include nanotechnology
The University of Canterbury has more than doubled the number of its Summer Research Scholarships and, for the first time, is making them available to students from throughout New Zealand and overseas.
August 24, 2008 Read more
Nanotechnology's promise for global defense industry
The global defence industry is pumping billions of dollars in nanotechnology research, examining how nanoscience can improve defence capabilities.
August 24, 2008 Read more
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