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They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. However, until recently, scientists couldn't create the nanoparticles without producing synthetic chemicals that had negative impacts on the environment. A new method, created by a University of Missouri research team, not only eliminates any negative environmental impact, but also has resulted in national and international recognition for the lead scientist. The research was published recently in the journal Small.";s:4:"link";s:41:"http://www.physorg.com/news141835424.html";s:8:"category";s:14:"Nanotechnology";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:4:"date";s:25:"2008-09-28T15:43:44-07:00";}s:7:"summary";s:573:"Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. 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In addition, this new nanoparticle is able to avoid detection by the immune system, enabling the particle to remain in the body for extended periods of time.";s:4:"link";s:41:"http://www.physorg.com/news141655268.html";s:8:"category";s:14:"Nanotechnology";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:4:"date";s:25:"2008-09-26T13:41:08-07:00";}s:7:"summary";s:490:"(PhysOrg.com) -- By combining a magnetic nanoparticle, a fluorescent quantum dot, and an anticancer drug within a lipid-based nanoparticle, a multi-institutional research team headed by members of the National Cancer Institute`s (NCI) Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer has created a single agent that can image and treat tumors. 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