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500 nano experimental kits for schools in the canton of Aargau
Brugg / Zürich. The new „SimplyNano 2“ experimental kit on nanotechnology will be available in all secondary schools in the canton of Aargau by autumn... More
A DNA nanorobot functions as a cancer therapeutic in response to a molecular trigger in vivo
In a major advancement in nanomedicine, Arizona State University scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) of the... More
Tissue paper sensors show promise for health care, entertainment, robotics
University of Washington engineers have turned tissue paper – similar to toilet tissue – into a new kind of wearable sensor that can detect a... More
Switzerland adopts new disclosure rules for synthetic nanomaterials
Switzerland has adopted new disclosure obligations for some synthetic fibrous or tubular nanomaterials and intermediate chemical products. But it has dropped a proposed update to... More
Carnivorous plant inspires nano-tech blood cleanser
A nanoscale invention inspired by the tiny hairs on a Venus Flytrap could revolutionise anti-bacterial treatments for the seriously... More
Researchers Develop Universal Vaccine To Protect Against Influenza A Viruses
Researchers have developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses that produces long-lasting immunity in mice and protects them against the limitations of seasonal... More
EU nano definition 'too broad', industry says
The European Commission's definition of a nanomaterial is "too broad" and may result in all coatings, paints and printing inks on the market being incorrectly... More
Germany Publishes Report on Relationship of Nanomaterial’s Physical-Chemical Properties and Aquatic Toxicity for the Purpose of Grouping
Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) published a November 2017 report entitled Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical properties and aquatic toxicity for the purpose... More