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Intravenous nanoparticle gene therapy shows activity in stage IV lung cancer

A cancer-suppressing gene has been successfully delivered into the tumors of stage 4 lung cancer patients via an intravenously administered lipid nanoparticle in a phase I clinical trial.

April 17, 2007 Read more

Special journal issue on nanotechnology for energy systems

In its latest issue, the International Journal of Energy Research presents a selection of key papers discussing the widespread potential of nanotechnology in the development of advanced energy systems.

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Nanoparticles can damage DNA, increase cancer risk

Tissue studies indicate that nanoparticles, engineered materials about a billionth of a meter in size, could damage DNA and lead to cancer.

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Technique for bacteria crowd control could also apply to nano-robots

A surprising technique to concentrate, manipulate and separate a wide class of swimming bacteria has been identified and could have enormous applications in biotechnology and biomedical engineering.

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'Nanospice' as a novel nanotechnology strategy for human cancer therapy

Nanotechnology drug delivery approaches have the potential for rendering hydrophobic agents like curcumin dispersible in aqueous media, thus circumventing the pitfalls of poor solubility.

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Understanding nanotechnology

For effective rules and regulations in nanotechnology to be set, science must play a key role.

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New methods and tools needed to measure exposure to airborne nanomaterials

New methods and tools for measuring exposure to airborne engineered nanomaterials will be required to protect the health of workers in nanotechnology-related jobs.

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Building up nanotechnology research

An article in Chemical and Engineering News look s at the National Nanotechnology Initiative's (NNI) funding of more than 60 facilities, centers, and networks linking existing facilities and activities across university campuses.

April 16, 2007 Read more

Hydrogel nanoparticles act as 'smart' sponges in cancer blood tests

Molecular messages and signals circulating in blood or contained in cells lining the airway can identify early stage cancer.

April 16, 2007 Read more

World's smallest pipette reveals freezing 'dance' of nanoscale drops

Using what is thought to be the worldâ??s smallest pipette, researchers have shown that tiny droplets of liquid metal freeze much differently than their larger counterparts.

April 15, 2007 Read more

New sculpture has a nano look

There is nothing nano about a new piece of artwork at the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on Fuller Road.

April 15, 2007 Read more

Gelatin-based nanoparticle effective in gene therapy for breast cancer

Engineered gelatin-based nanoparticles can serve as a safe and effective gene delivery vehicle to inhibit solid tumor growth.

April 13, 2007 Read more

Electrons caught in the act of tunnelling

German-Austrian-Dutch team observes electron tunnelling for the first time.

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'Nanotechnology takes off' video

A 14-minute video clip of the The PBS TV show "Quest: Nanotechnology Takes Off" is now available online.

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Nanomaterials: online consultation on EU Technical Guidance Documents for chemicals

The Commission has launched a public consultation of the preliminary opinion of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) on the appropriateness of the EU Technical Guidance Documents for chemicals in regard to nanomaterials.

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Stretching exercises shed new light on nanotubes

Stretching a carbon nanotube composite like taffy, researchers have made some of the first measurements of how single-walled carbon nanotubes both scatter and absorb polarized light, a key optical and electronic property.

April 13, 2007 Read more