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Engineering professor is named Purdue provost (The Indianapolis Star)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The head of Purdue University’s nanotechnology research center was named provost Thursday. Timothy D. Sands was elected to the post in a unanimous vote of the Purdue board of trustees. (more…) Related items UW gets $10 million grant for nanotechnology research (Pioneer Press) New approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries... »
Nanoprobes hit targets in tumors, could lessen chemo side effects (EurekAlert!)
( Purdue University ) Tiny nanoprobes have shown to be effective in delivering cancer drugs more directly to tumor cells — mitigating the damage to nearby healthy cells — and Purdue University research has shown that the nanoprobes are getting the drugs to right cellular compartments. (get the story…) Related items Nanoprobes measured to deliver cancer drugs... »
Nanoprobes measured to deliver cancer drugs precisely (EETimes)
Nanoprobes have now been tracked and measured to effectively deliver cancer drugs more directly to tumor cells, according to Purdue University researchers. The nanoprobes are getting the drugs to right cellular compartments. Cancer - Tumor - Cell - Health - Conditions and Diseases (get the story…) Related items Nanoprobes hit targets in tumors, could lessen chemo side... »
Nanoparticle Protects Oil In Foods From Oxidation, Spoilage (ChemicalOnline)
Using a nanoparticle from corn, a Purdue University scientist has found a way to lengthen the shelf life of many food products and sustain their health benefits (get the story…) Related items Nanoprobes hit targets in tumors, could lessen chemo side effects (EurekAlert!) Nanoprobes measured to deliver cancer drugs precisely (EETimes) Weak Laser Can Ignite Nanoparticles (PhotonicsOnline) Scientists creating ‘golden... »
New approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres discovered (News-Medical-Net)
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that could be injected into the blood shortly after an accident. (read here…) Related items Findings show nanomedicine promising for treating spinal cord injuries (PhysOrg) Nanomedicine Promising For Treating Spinal Cord Injuries (redOrbit) Going For Gold With A Novel... »
