Market Reports on Biochips, Stem Cell Research and more
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Market Publishers Ltd has just announced release of new market reports on drugs and biotechnology. The new reports cover Biochips, Stem Cell Research, Prions, Intravenous Solutions and Bionanotechnology.
Biochips: Biochips is a major thrust area under biotechnology along with such areas as genomics, protenomics and pharmaceuticals. Combining the understanding of cell functioning gained from the latter studies and the advanced micro-miniaturization capabilities of the semiconductor industry, one can develop biochips that act as sensors inside the body, where they can perform even thousands of biochemical reactions. Biochips have applications in various fields including disease diagnosis to detection of bioterrorism agents.
Stem Cell Research: Stem cells are cells in the body that can renew themselves through miotic cell division and grow into specialized cell types. Such specialized cells can help repair damaged organs by replenishing dead cells, for example. Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into cells of all the embryonic tissues while adult stem cells are more specialized. Bone marrow transplant is an example of adult stem cell therapy. Researchers hope to treat diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, and more using stem cell therapy in the future.
The above and other market reports from the publishers provide the type of information that prospective entrepreneurs need.
Read the news release at Market Publishers Website.
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Helping Medical Applications of Nanotechnology
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Nanotechnology is a science that has applications in varied fields from cosmetics to electronics. There is a general belief among experts that medical and biological applications will predominate in the coming decade. There are many medical needs that remain unfulfilled under current technology and know-how and nanotechnology is expected to provide some of the solutions.
Medical nanotechnology is a field that is already getting considerable research and business focus. In a previous post we looked at the efforts of Biopolis engineers to develop robots that can work with bacteria and human cells without contaminating them.
Government in the United Kingdom is establishing a bionanotechnology centre with private participation. The centre will act as a source of specialist skills to the business community seeking to develop nanotechnology-based medical applications. Environmental screening, diagnostics and therapy all are potential areas for nanotechnology-based applications.
A priced article on “Medical nanotechnology in the UK: a perspective from the London Centre for Nanotechnology,” authored by Michael A Horton MD and Abid Khan PhD of the Centre reviews the academic and business strategy adopted by the centre.
The article is available for purchase at: Science Direct
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