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'Smart bomb' nanoparticle strategy impacts metastasis Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine July 07, 2008 \| User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 13 vote(s) \| No comments yet A new treatment strategy using molecular "smart bombs" to target metastasis with anti-cancer drugs leads to good results using significantly lower doses of toxic chemotherapy, with less collateral damage to surrounding tissue, ...

Super strong antimicrobial coatings for medicine, defense Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine July 07, 2008 \| User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 13 vote(s) \| User comments: 1 One of the world' strongest materials meets one of Nature's most powerful germ killers in a new research project that produced incredibly tough anti-bacterial surfaces with multiple applications in home appliances, ...

Study shows quantum dots can penetrate skin through minor abrasions Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine July 02, 2008 \| User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 8 vote(s) \| No comments yet Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate the skin if there is an abrasion, providing insight into potential workplace concerns for healthcare workers or individuals ...