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Nanoscale system to measure cellular forces

Researchers have designed a nanoscale system to observe and measure how individual cells react to external forces.

August 28, 2007 Read more

High-sensitivity, rapid-response nanotechnology NOx sensor

The newly developed sensor has extremely high selectivity toward NOx molecules as a result of precise control of the nanostructure of the sensing electrode that detects NOx.

August 27, 2007 Read more

Probing the secret to bone's strength

New research reveals for the first time the role of bone's atomistic structure in a toughening mechanism that incorporates several previously proposed theories.

August 27, 2007 Read more

DNA nanotechnology center opens in Denmark

The University of Aarhus celebrated the opening of its new Centre for DNA Nanotechnology last week as a giant leap into the future of fighting disease using the building blocks of the human body.

August 25, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology key to space elevator

A space elevator is one of those ideas from 1950s-style futurism that are so whacky they might just work.

August 25, 2007 Read more

Scientists and physicians explore the coming of nanobiotechnology

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Carolinas Medical Center are hosting "Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine," a one-day conference on nanotechnology's potential impact on medicine on November 5, 2007.

August 24, 2007 Read more

Researchers learn to control the dimensions of metal oxide nanotubes

Moving beyond carbon nanotubes, researchers are developing insights into a remarkable class of tubular nanomaterials that can be produced in water with a high degree of control over their diameter and length.

August 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology scientists create their own web 2.0 network with nanoHUB

Teenagers may not have heard about it, but there's a Web 2.0 site that's a hit with scientists and engineers.

August 23, 2007 Read more

New cancer weapon: nuclear nanocapsules

Nanotubes packing powerful alpha-emitters could target lone cancer cells.

August 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology safety concerns in spotlight at nanoTX'07

NanoSafe presentation will provide a 2007 update on the practical five-point risk management approach developed with industry, academia, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

August 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology for the hybrid-SUV generation

Dietram Schaeufele, over at the nanopublic blog has posted a spot on commentary on the current gold rush in the U.S. to cash in on clean nanotechnologies.

August 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology and food event

If you happen to be in London on October 11, check out the Dana Centre's "Taste" event.

August 22, 2007 Read more

Nanotweezers unlock anticancer drug secrets

The annoying bulges of an overwound telephone cord that shorten its reach and limit a caller's motion help explain why drugs called camptothecins are so effective in killing cancer cells.

August 22, 2007 Read more

Metal nanoshells respond to near-infrared light for tumor imaging and therapy

Using metal nanoshells designed to both absorb and scatter near-infrared light, a team of investigators has shown that such nanoparticles can both image and treat tumors in animals.

August 22, 2007 Read more

Nanotubes enable new approach to cancer radiotherapy

In an important step toward realizing the potential of radionuclide-loaded nanoparticles as radiotherapeutic agents, scientists have demonstrated that ultrashort carbon nanotubes will permanently entrap the potent alpha particle emitting element astatine-211, which has a half-life of 7.2 hours.

August 22, 2007 Read more

Multifunctional nanoparticles combine ultrasound imaging and targeted anticancer therapy

A new targeted drug delivery method, which combines two nanoparticles into one larger one, uses ultrasound to image tumors and release the anticancer drug doxorubicin from "nanobubbles" into the same tumors.

August 22, 2007 Read more