Nanotechnology
Nanotoxicology: Big and small nanoparticles affect most genes similarly
The smallest nano-sized silica particles used in biomedicine and engineering likely won't cause unexpected biological responses due to their size, according to work presented during... More
FramingNano Delphi Questionnaire Online
FramingNano is an FP7-funded international mutli-stakeholder dialogue platform to regulate the development of nanosciences and nanotechnologies (NS&T). A two-part Delphi study is a key element... More
UK to investigate nanotechnology and food
A new subcommittee on nanotechnologies and food has been set up by the House of Lords Science & Technology Committee in the UK to investigate... More
TA-SWISS Study Calls for Increased Legislation of Nano in Food
Switzerland's Centre for Technology Assessment, TA-SWISS, has published a report providing an overview of nanomaterials in use within the food sector. The study assesses these... More
New Mandatory Reporting Schemes Underway
An increasing number of government agencies intend to introduce some sort of mandatory reporting schemes on the use of nanomaterials. After the voluntary reporting schemes... More
NANOMMUNE - Project to Study Effects of Engineered Nanomaterials on the Immune System Underway
Researchers from Sweden, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United States have been awarded €3.358.500 from the European Commission to study the hazardous effects... More
BfR Takes a Stance on Nanomaterials in Food
According to investigations of BfR, the current situation regarding safety data to assess the application of nanotechnology in foods and food contact consumer goods is... More
FoE Australia Launches New Nano-Free Sunscreen Guide
Friends of the Earth Australia, which have already positioned itself previously regarding the question of using nanoparticles in sunscreens, has released a report listing "safe"... More