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Scientists develop techniques for creating molecular movies

They may never win an Oscar, but scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now.

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Silicon nanotubes for hydrogen storage in fuel cell vehicles

After powering the micro-electronics revolution, silicon could carve out an important new role in speeding the debut of ultra-clean fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen, researchers in China suggest.

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NanoBusiness Alliance testifies before House Science Committee in support of National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008

The NanoBusiness Alliance today announced that its Executive Director, Sean Murdock, testified before the House Science Committee earlier today in support of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Amendments Act of 2008.

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Casting for molecules

Scientists in Germany sort particles according to their structure.

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New Nanotechnology method of measuring insulin promises improvements in diabetes treatment

A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body?s insulin-producing cells in real time.

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Limited transparency in federal nanotechnology research may hamper development

Congressional testimony highlights shortfalls in current US government strategy.

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Fast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously

New research demonstrates that novel probe technology based on flexible membranes can replace conventional atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilevers for applications such as fast topographic imaging, quantitative material characterization and single molecule mechanics measurements.

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Nanobiotechnology chip uses saliva to help diagnose heart attack

Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported.

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University of Iowa researchers receive $1.2 million grant to study the toxicity of inhaled nanomaterials

The grant, which was awarded by the National Institutes of Health, will be used to explore the dangers these man-made microscopic materials pose to human health, especially to the workers who manufacture them.

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Novel drug delivery methods: getting drugs to tumors quickly and with less toxicity

At the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12-16, researchers report that therapies delivered by 'trojan horse' peptides and through the use of nanotechnology may enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment.

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Cambridge, IIT-Powai draw up exchange programme for nanotechnology research

The program aims to send 30 IIT - Powai students to Cambridge over a period of five years.

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Carbon nanotube measurements: latest in NIST 'how-to' series

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has published detailed guidelines for making essential measurements on samples of single-walled carbon nanotubes.

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Nanodrop test tubes created with a flip of a switch

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet 'test tubes' for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded confines of a living cell.

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Nanotech 2008 and Clean Technology 2008 early bird registration ends April 21

The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) today announced the deadline for earl bird registration is April 21st for the co-located Nanotech 2008 and Clean Technology 2008 events.

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New nanotube sensor can continuously monitor minute amounts of insulin

A major step toward assessing the health of the body's insulin-producing cells.

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UAlbany NanoCollege Professor Nathaniel Cady receives Rising Star Award from SUNY Research Foundation

College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Assistant Professor of Nanobioscience Nathaniel Cady is among 20 faculty members from State University of New York campuses around the state to be honored for exceptional research.

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