Science Magazine Recognizes Quantum Dot Research as One of the Top Ten Scientific Breakthroughs of the Year.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2003 New Nanotechnology Products Gain Rapid Acceptance During First Year of Commercial Availability Premiere scientific research journal Science Magazine has named quantum dot (physics) quantum dot - (Or "single-electron transistor") A location capable of containing a single electrical charge; i.e., a single electron of Coulomb charge. Physically, quantum dots are nanometer-size semiconductor structures in which the presence or absence of a quantum bio-imaging technology one of the top 10 scientific breakthroughs of the year. The magazine described the breakthrough as "...the most exciting new technique to emerge from the collaboration of physicists and biologists." During 2003, several landmark studies were performed with Quantum Dot Corporation's Qdot(TM) products, nanoscale At nanometer size. Any device only a few nanometers in size is nanoscale. See nanotechnology and nanometer. particles that light up biological events in a range of sharp colors. The editors predict quantum dot technology will, in the future, "answer some tough questions" for scientists. Science recognized French researchers for their work using Quantum Dot Corporation's (QDC QDC Quality, Delivery, Cost QDC Quiet-Day-Curve QDC Qatar Distribution Company QDC Quantum Data Compression QDC Qatar Data Center QDC Quadratic Double Circulant (code) QDC Quantized Dc QDC Quick Direct Connect ) Qdot nanocrystals for neuronal neu·ro·nal adj. Relating to a neuron. neuronal pertaining to or emanating from a neuron. neuronal abiotrophy see hereditary neuronal abiotrophy of Swedish Lapland dogs. imaging. The researchers used QDC's Qdot nanocrystals to track individual glycine receptors The glycine receptor, or GlyR, is the receptor for the amino acid neurotransmitter glycine. It is one of the most widely distributed inhibitory receptors in the central nervous system. in living neuronal cells, revealing the workings of the human nervous system more clearly than ever before. Detailed understanding of these fundamental mechanisms will lead to much improved drugs for a range of diseases such as depression and schizophrenia. "We are pleased that our work has been welcomed with such a positive response," said Dr. Maxime Dahan, from the Ecole Nationale Superieure, Paris, France, and the lead author of the study that was published in October's Science. "I think this is a critical moment for the study of cellular imaging, when researchers are just beginning to fully grasp the potential of the use of quantum dots. I'm certain our experiments are only the first demonstrations of a full range of things that have now been made possible." Also referenced by Science is the work performed by Dr. Dan Larson and colleagues in the laboratory of Prof. Watt W. Webb Watt W. Webb is known as the father of modern microscopy for his co-invention (with Winfried Denk and Jim Strickler) of Multiphoton Microscopy in 1990. Biography Professor Watt W. , Cornell University's S.B. Eckert Professor of Engineering and leader of the experimental imaging team at Cornell. In this study, scientists used Qdot nanocrystals for deep tissue imaging in living animals. The quantum dots allowed researchers to view the blood flow of mice, glowing beneath the skin. The molecular-sized nanocrystals allowed such fine-grain imaging that scientists could see the vessel walls ripple with each heart beat -- 640 times per minute. "Our collaboration with Dr. Larson and the Webb group is the first step in the use of Qdot nanotechnology for optical imaging inside live animals. Longer term, we see the application of these techniques leading to dramatic improvements in a doctor's ability to perform human surgery much more precisely," stated Dr. Marcel Bruchez, QDC principal scientist, and a co-author of the Science study with the Cornell team. QDC launched its first bio-imaging product just one year ago, and now markets a growing portfolio of products to a rapidly expanding base of over 1,000 scientific customers worldwide. In January 2003, QDC and Genentech scientists jointly published work describing the use of quantum dots in ultra-sensitive breast cancer detection. In August, QDC announced a major strategic initiative with Matsushita/Panasonic for the development of bio-systems for Qdot nanocrystal detection -- the first of these bio-system products is scheduled for launch in early 2004. "Recognition by Science is a testament to the hard work of our scientists, and the resourcefulness Resourcefulness Buck clever and temerarious dog perseveres in the Klondike. [Am. Lit.: Call of the Wild] Crichton, Admirable butler proves to be infinite resource for castaway family on island. [Br. Lit. of our customers and collaborators," said Carol Lou, president of QDC. "This has been an incredibly successful year for us. To receive such prestigious recognition after such a short time in the marketplace is astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, . We look forward to continuing our mission to revolutionize biological detection during 2004." The full text of the article can be found at Science Magazine's website, http://sciencemag.org. About Quantum Dot Corporation Founded in 1998, Quantum Dot Corporation and its advisors are the world's leading experts in semiconductor nanocrystal (Qdot(TM)) technology and its application in biology. QDC markets and sells Qdot nanocrystal products worldwide, directly and through distributors. QDC has a dominant and extensive patent position covering quantum dot compositions, synthesis methods, and methods of use. QDC is the exclusive licensee of quantum dot technology, in the field of biological applications, of pioneering intellectual property licensed from the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). , MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. , and the University of Melbourne
In 2006, Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Melbourne 22nd in the world. Because of the drop in ranking, University of Melbourne is currently behind four Asian universities - Beijing University, . |
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