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"SimplyNano" at the chemistry teacher congress in Düsseldorf
At the invitation of the VCI (German Chemical Industry Association), the Innovation Society, St. Gallen, presented the two nanotechnology experimenting kits "SimplyNano 1®" and "SimplyNano... More
Preventing bacterial biofilm formation on catheters with nanoparticles
In new work, researchers have demonstrated that nitric-oxide releasing nanoparticles interfere with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) adhesion and prevent biofilm formation on a rat central... More
Dust minimization – German Action Plan
State Secretary Yasmin Fahimi, together with the social partners of the construction industry, as well as representatives of the professional association of the construction industry,... More
Common research strategy of the German federal agencies
The relevant German federal agencies for safety for humans and the environment accompany the rapid development of new materials with a long-term research strategy since... More
Fate of nano- and microplastic in rivers
Very tiny plastic particles of micro and nano size are difficult to measure in the environment to assess exposure risks. Researchers of Wageningen University &... More
Iron oxide nanoparticles inhibit tumour growth
The intravenous iron-replacement product ferumoxytol and other iron oxide nanoparticles are being used for treating iron deficiency, as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, and... More
The German federal cabinet adopts the action plan nanotechnology 2020
Since 2006, eight ministries have been charged with the task of publishing an action plan on nanotechnology at five year intervals. Within the interministerial steering... More
Nanotechnology Supports Treatment of Malignant Melanoma
Changes in the genetic make-up of tissue samples can be detected quickly and easily using a new method based on nanotechnology. This report researchers from... More