University of Buffalo researchers are turning their expertise in nanomedicine to the development of new, nanoparticle-based multiprobe systems, launching a new generation of medical imaging.
Sep 14th, 2006
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Two quantum dots connected by wires could help scientists better control the Kondo effect in experiments.
Sep 14th, 2006
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A microscope used to scan nanostructures can be dramatically enhanced by using a superlens.
Sep 14th, 2006
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Researchers developed a method for applying peptides to single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) in field effect transistors.
Sep 13th, 2006
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University of Alberta researchers have used their own patented nanotechnology to build one of the fastest humidity sensors in the world.
Sep 13th, 2006
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A cocktail of carbon nanofibers and stem cells can heal neural tissue in rats damaged by a stroke, according to a recent study.
Sep 13th, 2006
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Nanowerk, a leading nanotechnology information portal and home of the unique Nanomaterial Database, launched a new service that offers custom sourcing for nanomaterials as well as discounts on carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and other nanoparticles from suppliers worldwide.
Sep 13th, 2006
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The natural flow of proteins inside living cells can be tracked using quantum dots, researchers have shown.
Sep 12th, 2006
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Controlling the movement of electrons through individual molecules could allow for the development of new technologies such as small-scale circuits to be used for a variety of applications including improved solar cells.
Sep 11th, 2006
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New technology promises to speed up the accurate sorting of proteins, work that may ultimately aid in the detection and treatment of disease.
Sep 11th, 2006
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Researchers have devised a way to use a brief burst of electricity to release biomolecules and nanoparticles from a tiny gold launch pad.
Sep 11th, 2006
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The promise of regenerative medicine and the nanotechnology catapulting it into the forefront of chemistry are highlighted in two papers being presented on Monday, Sept. 11, in San Francisco during the American Chemical Society's 232nd national meeting.
Sep 11th, 2006
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Detecting bacteria, viruses and other dangerous substances in hospitals, airplanes and other commonly contaminated places could soon be as easy as wiping a napkin or paper towel across a surface.
Sep 11th, 2006
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A major limitation that investigators still must overcome to fully realize nanoparticles for anticancer applications is the propensity for immune cells such as macrophages to engulf and eliminate nanoparticles circulating in the bloodstream.
Sep 11th, 2006
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Researchers have made a discovery about the behavior of tiny structures called nanocantilevers that could be crucial in designing a new class of ultra-small sensors for detecting viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
Sep 11th, 2006
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New research results suggest that for cancer patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant brain tumor in adults, synthetic LDL-like nanoparticles could prove to be the vehicle of choice for delivering potent anticancer drugs to tumor cells while sparing healthy neighboring cells.
Sep 11th, 2006
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