Nanotechnology
Breath instead of a blood test
Please blow into the device. In the future, this will not only be the case during breathalyzer tests by the police, but also to check... More
Brain damage in fish affected by plastic nanoparticles
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause brain... More
Beer Ecstasizes Material Scientists
Scientists from ETH Zürich have investigated the secret of stable foams. Their findings could make beer foam and ice cream more long-lasting. And they could... More
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles can exacerbate colitis
Titanium dioxide is one of the most-produced nanoparticles worldwide and it is being used more and more in foodstuffs. When intestinal cells absorb titanium dioxide... More
Nano-Medicine for the unborn child
A team of Swiss researchers has succeeded in developing a new three-dimensional cell model of the human placental barrier. The "model organ" can quickly... More
Effectiveness of hand washing on the removal of iron oxide nanoparticles from human skin ex vivo
In this study, the effectiveness of washing with soap and water in removing nanoparticles from exposed skin was investigated. Dry, nanoscale hematite (α-Fe2O3) or maghemite... More
Nano-antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, especially among a type of bacteria that are classified as “Gram-negative.” These bacteria have two cell membranes, making it... More
Nano silica in foodstuffs could cause gastrointenstinal inflammation - Reduction required
The anti-caking agent silica E551 has been used for many years in the food industry as well as in toothpaste. Hanspeter Nägeli (UZH) and his... More