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Ability of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to cross the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) observed directly
A research published in the journal “Biomaterials” studies the interaction of carbon nanotubes and the blood-brain barrier through two different proceedings. The study was carried... More
SCENIHR lists applications of nanotechnology in medicine and graphene among emerging risk issues
The European Commission Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) addressed a statement about emerging health or environmental risks to the European... More
Nanomaterials and Insurances (Video)
In a short video clip on the results of the nanotechnology liability forum in Cologne speakers and participants from the insurance industry and the occupational... More
Natural nanocrystals shown to strengthen concrete
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from industrial byproducts have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a potential renewable additive to improve the ubiquitous construction... More
From tobacco to cyberwood
Scientists from ETH Zurich have developed a thermometer which is at least 100 times more sensitive than previous temperature sensors. It consists of a bio-synthetic... More
New Monitoring System of Nano-Risks
(Cologne / St. Gallen) On the occasion of the nanotechnology liability forum in Cologne, held on the 17th of March, the reinsurance group Gen Re... More
Proposed reporting and recordkeeping for nanomaterials in the U.S.
On March 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed one-time reporting and recordkeeping requirements for nanoscale materials. While some shareholders consider the proposed rule... More
Nanotechnology platform shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer
UCLA researchers create a new method to target tumors. The method combines two drugs within specially designed nanoparticles and shows the same effectiveness as conventional... More