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Tweezers for Molecules

Roland Piquepaille writes "Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created magnetic "tweezers" that let them manipulate individual biomolecules. This article from NIST Tech Beat, Controlling Biomolecules With Magnetic 'Tweezers', says it will help them to study "folding patterns and other biochemical details important in medical, forensic and other research areas." This overview contains more details and references about this research work. It also includes a diagram showing the concept of a magnetic trap for single-magnetic-bead manipulation in a microfluidic cell."

DNA molecular machine binds, releases protein molecules

Anonymous Coward writes "I just noticed this article on [the] kurzweilai web site yesterday…looks like the start of small nano assembly technology research!" The kurzweilai article links to DNA has Nano Building in Hand.

Newly established: Kavli Institute of Nanoscience

Delft writes "NEW YORK – The Kavli Foundation and Delft University of Technology today announced the creation of the Kavli Institute of NanoScience Delft. This Institute is among nine new scientific research institutes at leading universities to address major challenges in the fields of cosmology, nanoscience and neuroscience. Of these nine, the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft is the first Kavli Institute outside the United States."

Pre-Gathering Tutorial on Fundamentals of Nanotechnology

Palo Alto – Silicon Valley, California, May 14, 2004, 9 AM – 5 PM. The Fundamentals of Nanotechnology Tutorial, sponsored by Foresight Institute, is designed for individuals who want a quick grasp or refresher of the basics. Four top nanotech speakers will give in-depth briefings on nanotech, and answer your individual questions on the science and technology, the long-term goals and near-term opportunities of the Next Industrial Revolution.

Nano-hive hits version 1.0.0

Anonymous Coward writes " Nano-hive has hit version 1.0.0 and released a source and binary package. Nano-hive aims to be a plugable distributed nano-simulation architechture. At the moment the release is aimed at developers and single workstation applications, in the future there will be quantum simulation plugins and better support for distributed computation."

Single gene differentiates human brain from other

WillWare writes "Articles at New Scientist and EurekAlert discuss a finding that a single mutated gene may account for the larger size of human brains relative to those of other primates. The gene involved appears to influence or control the muscle mass used by the jaw in biting. In humans the bite muscle is weak, and consequently the skull is permitted to grow larger and permit the brain to do likewise. This might affect the feasibility of the Open-source Bonobo project."

Buckyballs may be Toxic

Dr_Barnowl writes "The Register has printed this article quoting Nanotechnology Linked to Organ Damage – Study in the Washington Post reporting that Buckyballs are toxic in concentrations around that typically found of other pollutants. While this is not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal, the reported toxic effects are severe enough to provoke concern." Instapundit Glenn Reynolds comments on the Washington Post story and what it means for the nanotechnology industry PR strategy with respect to MNT. Reynolds also provides links to comments on the story from bloggers Howard Lovy and Phil Bowermaster.

Comprehensive website for nanotechnology careers

Foresight Institute and Working In Ltd., an employment and education web company, launched a comprehensive resource website, Workingin-Nanotechnology.com, on March 19, 2004. This site is designed to meet the increasing demand for career, education and training information in the emerging field of nanotechnology.

Gathering to Put Feynman's Vision Into Action

Foresight Vision Weekend "Putting Feynman's Vision Into Action"
Senior Associates Gathering, May 14-16, 2004 in Palo Alto
Welcome Reception Friday, May 14, at 7 pm
https://legacy.foresight.org/SrAssoc/spring2004/index.html
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE: https://legacy.foresight.org/SrAssoc/spring2004/program.html

Singing Cells in the Key of C-Sharp

JamGrrl writes "Using AFM technology in a way never initially intended, researchers at UCLA have discovered that cells make sounds. Living yeast cell walls rise and fall three nanometers on an average of 1,000 times a second. Amplified through an AFM like a record needle, this produces sound. Yeast cells play between C-sharp and D, just above middle C. Dying cells make a higher pitched tone, and dead cells continue to vibrate, albeit in very low tones. If tones are found to be consistant between types of cells and cell condition, this technique may be used in the future to diagnose diseases, possibly before the onset of symptoms."

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