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Electronic structure of DNA revealed for first time

Utilizing a technique that combines low temperature measurements and theoretical calculations, Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists and others have revealed for the first time the electronic structure of single DNA molecules.

February 28, 2008 Read more

Nanotechnology a succor to the hard pressed textile industry

Nanotechnology helps in increasing performance and durability much beyond normal textiles by means of creating, altering and improving textiles at the molecular level.

February 28, 2008 Read more

Designer genes

With the growth of the field of synthetic biology in recent years, so too have the numbers of UW-Madison scientists devoted to this area of research. UW-Madison professors in genetics, biochemistry, electrical engineering, chemical engineering and chemistry all dabble in synthetic biology.

February 28, 2008 Read more

IIT hosts pioneers in nanotechnology

Members of the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society met jointly with IIT students and faculty for an enlightening experience in the world of chemistry. The featured speaker was Dr. Fraser Stoddart, who has earned great prestige for his contributions to nanotechnology. This joint meeting was the first of three to be hosted at IIT and part of our chemistry departmentâ??s Kilpatrick Lecture series.

February 27, 2008 Read more

New vision for nanotechnology in Victoria

A new framework for the development of Victoria's nanotechnology sector was released today by the Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings. Speaking at the opening of the 2008 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Melbourne, Mr Jennings said nanotechnology would be a key transforming factor for industry and society in this century.

February 27, 2008 Read more

Steel forges foundation for cheaper solar power

Finnish scientists report an advance in replacing the single most expensive component of a cutting-edge family of solar cells with less costly material.

February 27, 2008 Read more

A nano-sensor for better detection of Mad Cow Disease agent

In an advance in food safety, researchers in New York are reporting development of a nano-sized sensor that detects record low levels of the deadly prion proteins that cause Mad Cow Disease and other so-called prion diseases.

February 27, 2008 Read more

Clues to how plants form cell walls could aid biofuels, nanotechnology

When plant cells divide, they assemble molecular building blocks into new cell walls made of carbohydrate and protein, but scientists know almost nothing about how this process occurs. A team of researchers including Maura Cannon of the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that the first step in building new plant cell walls is the assembly of a scaffold made of structural proteins, a process similar to using a metal or wood scaffold to construct the walls of a building.

February 27, 2008 Read more

'2-faced' particles act like tiny submarines

For the first time, researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated that microscopic 'two-faced' spheres whose halves are physically or chemically different - so-called Janus particles - will move like stealthy submarines when an alternating electrical field is applied to liquid surrounding the particles.

February 27, 2008 Read more

The future of universal water: new study highlights water purification technology

The DC-based research and consulting firm Social Technologies recently released a series of 12 briefs that shed light on the top areas for technology innovation through 2025. The brief on universal water, by futurist Peter von Stackelberg, is the eighth trend in the series.

February 27, 2008 Read more

FDA-ANH nanotechnology initiative scientific workshop

The Alliance for NanoHealth (ANH) and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are co-sponsoring a scientific workshop being held in Houston, Texas on March 10-12th, 2008.

February 27, 2008 Read more

ACerS, AIST, ASM, TMS issue call for papers for Materials Science & Technology 2008

A call for abstracts has been issued for Materials Science & Technology (MS&T '08), the leading forum addressing structure, properties, processing and performance throughout the global materials community.

February 27, 2008 Read more

Researchers solve decade-old mystery of titanium's role in hydrogen storage

Their findings could lead to the production of environmentally friendly hydrogen gas fueled vehicles.

February 27, 2008 Read more

Maryland bill would spur bio-nanotechnology

Hoping to turn the science of the extremely small into a huge payoff down the road, Maryland lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday to create a fund to coordinate efforts to develop what's known as bio-nanotechnology.

February 26, 2008 Read more

Nanoemulsion vaccines show increasing promise

A novel technique for vaccinating against a variety of infectious diseases - using an oil-based emulsion placed in the nose, rather than needles - has proved able to produce a strong immune response against smallpox and HIV in two new studies.

February 26, 2008 Read more

Recent developments in nanotechnology showcased at INNO.08 in Montreal

INNO.08 is the first and most wide-ranging innovation conference to ever take place in Montreal: 7 conferences under one roof spanning only 3 days - April 21-23, 2008. What are the health and safety risks posed by nanoparticles exposure? What means of prevention are available? How are researchers and preventionists involved? What is the state of Canadian standardization? Speakers, including an international leading expert, will inform you about the most recent developments in nanotechnology while addressing the issues identify above. Moreover, the first Quebec Guide of Good Practices for the Safe Handling of Nanoparticles will be presented during the symposium.

February 26, 2008 Read more