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Novel Techniques for In-Situ Nanomechanical Testing in the Electron Microscope (materialstoday)
The combination of traditional nanomechanical test instruments with complementary techniques has generated innovative ways to characterize nanoscale materials. In particular, simultaneously pairing the high sensitivity of nanoindentation with the high spatial resolution of electron microscopy creates a powerful tool for studying nanoscale structures which are often difficult to test because of … (read on…) Related items Nanoscale... »
IBM using nanotechnology to read DNA, personalize medicine (IT World)
Scientists at IBM are using a combination of nanotechnology and microchips to map out personal genetic code that could make significantly improve the process of diagnosing and treating diseases. (read here…) Related items Nanomaterials may help fight cancer (Science Daily) Matthew Sarad to Reverse Aging and Cure Cancer (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Matthew Sarad to Reverse Aging and Cure... »
Specific targeting of brain tumors with an optical/magnetic resonance imaging nanoprobe across the blood-brain barrier (News-Medical-Net)
Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Washington reported that they had developed a toxin-nanoparticle combination that inhibits brain cancer invasion when added to tumor cells growing in culture. (read here…) Related items Shaking Brain Cancer Cells to Death (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News) Research team uses nanotechnology to deliver targeted cancer treatment (The Gateway Online) Nanomaterials may help... »
