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Archive for September, 2006

UT Health Science Center lands grant to support nanotechnology … - Charlotte Business Journal

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

UT Health Science Center lands grant to support nanotechnology … - Charlotte Business Journal

UT Health Science Center lands grant to support nanotechnology
Charlotte Business Journal, NC - Aug 29, 2006
The AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of San Antonio-based AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), will make the donation to the university’s

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Wisconsin colleges secure funding for nanotechnology - WTN News

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

Wisconsin colleges secure funding for nanotechnology - WTN News

Wisconsin colleges secure funding for nanotechnology
WTN News, WI - Sep 1, 2006
Eau Claire, Wis. - Three northwestern Wisconsin colleges are on the verge of delving deeper into the scientific field of nanotechnology, and perhaps producing
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GMO contaminated rice could spoil nanotech party

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

The Washington Post is reporting that US commercial supplies of long-grain rice have been contaminated with a genetically engineered variety not approved for human consumption.

This could lead to backlash from consumers and even nations that are often quick to tie nanotechnology in with biotechnology setbacks.
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Vitamin E nanotech innovation marks a big step for formulators

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

8/30/2006
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The rejuvenating
qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a popular choice for
anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it has traditionally been
a difficult compound for formulators to work with. Until now that is.

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South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology - Nanodot

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology - Nanodot

South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology
Nanodot - Aug 31, 2006
South and North Korean scholars are holding a conference on nanotechnology in the North’s Mt. Kumgang resort. For three days from

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Nanotechnology’s American Academy of Nanomedicine not just for … - Nanodot

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

Nanotechnology’s American Academy of Nanomedicine not just for … - Nanodot

Nanotechnology’s American Academy of Nanomedicine not just for
Nanodot - Aug 30, 2006
This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 4:25 pm and is filed under Future Medicine, Nanotechnology, Nanotech, Nano, Nanomedicine.

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Highstrength nanomesh could protect against chemical weapons

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

Researchers at Texas Tech University have created a polyurethane nanofiber mesh that can not only trap toxic chemicals, but also be used in a hazardous material suit, says a Texas tech press release

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Synthetic biology Life 2.0

Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006

Aug 31st 2006 | From The Economist print edition The new science of synthetic biology is poised between hype and hope. But its time will soon come
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