Nano medicine – hope and future for cancer

Mysore, march 21, 2013, DHNS: Tapas K Kundu from JNCASR, Bangalore, said gold nano-particles can reduce cancer, but the challenge in containing adverse reactions of these particles, which the body considered as foreign particles. Kundu, a professor with the molecular biology and genetics unit of JNCASR, said that the challenge was to make the drug reach cancer stems cells (CSC) Continue reading

MU researcher earns National Medal of Science

A Columbia researcher who wants to kill cancer with tiny nuclear bombs loaded into each diseased cell will be honored early next year at a White House ceremony celebrating the nation's top scientists and innovators. Continue reading

PM statement at India-Russia Annual Summit

It is my great pleasure to welcome His Excellency President Vladimir Putinto India for the 2012 India – Russia Annual Summit. President Putin is a valuedfriend of India and the original architect of the India-Russia strategic partnership. Continue reading

Groundbreaking research leads to detection of smallest virus particle, implications for early treatment of disease

Vasily Kolchenko, associate professor of biological sciences at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), is a key player on a research team that recently made a breakthrough with enormous potential significance for the treatment of serious diseases. Continue reading

ISU Science in brief

ISU engineer looks to dragonflies, bats for flight lessons Ever since the Wright brothers, engineers have been working to develop bigger and better flying machines that maximize lift while minimizing drag. Continue reading

Breakthrough in biosensing: New virus detection method under development

Scientists have developed a method to detect the smallest virus particle. Since even one viral particle can represent a deadly threat, the research likely will make an important contribution to ongoing research on early detection of such diseases as AIDS and cancer. Continue reading

Breakthrough in Biosensing: Professor Helps Discover Virus Detection Method

Vasily Kolchenko, associate professor of biological sciences at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), is a key player on a research team that recently made a breakthrough with enormous potential significance for the treatment of serious diseases. Continue reading

Swansea scientists close to finding cure for osteoarthritis

Swansea University scientists Dr Ilyas Khan and Dr Lewis Francis are at the forefront of worldwide research in trying to understand how to heal osteoarthritic joints and are hopeful of finding a cure for the disease in the near future. Continue reading

Rensselaer professor Shawn-Yu Lin named Fellow of the AAAS

( Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ) Nano-photonics expert Shawn Yu-Lin, professor of physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a member of the university's Future Chips Constellation and Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center, has been selected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Continue reading