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Study Links Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles to Cancer

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have discovered that nanoparticles of zinc oxide, a widely used chemical in consumer products, are capable of causing cancer.

1 Dec 2011

Research Reports Emphasize Importance of Nanotoxicology Studies

According to two reports on nanotoxicology, most of the studies conducted in the past ten years mainly focused on the application of nanomaterials rather than their risk to the human health and environment.

30 Nov 2011

Study Reveals Toxic Effects of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in Liver

According to a study carried out by Dr. Eric R. Blough and his team at Marshall University’s Center for Diagnostic Nanosystems, cerium oxide nanoparticles, which are utilized as fuel additives to improve the fuel efficiency of engines of automobiles, can enter the liver from the lungs and cause damage to the liver.

19 Nov 2011

Study Reveals that Carbon Nanotubes Have no Toxic Effects on Green Algae

An Empa research study on nanomaterials for example, carbon nanotubes has revealed that carbon nanotubes inhibit the growth of green algae by reducing the amount of space and light supplied to the plant but the material does not affect the plant lethally.

8 Nov 2011

SAFENANO Launch Managing Risks of Nanoparticles Research Project

SAFENANO & the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) are proud to announce the official launch of European Research project MARINA (MAnaging RIsks of NAnoparticles). Led by Dr. Lang Tran, IOM, MARINA aims with...

7 Nov 2011

Nanoparticles in Diesel May Affect Bee Population

Scientists at the University of Southampton are investigating the possibility of honey bee populations getting affected due to nanoparticles found in diesel.

11 Oct 2011

Researchers Study Cell-Nanomaterial Interaction for Improved Drug Delivery

Brown University researchers have revealed the mystery behind the interest of cells towards asbestos fibers and similar materials at the nanoscale even though they cannot be completely ingested by the cells.

20 Sep 2011

Study Reveals Adverse Effects of Nanoparticles on Live Vertebrate

The University of Plymouth researchers have for the first time demonstrated the detrimental impact of nanoparticles on an animal’s brain and other areas in the central nervous system.

20 Sep 2011

Researchers Study Impact of Carbon Nanoparticles on Living Cells

Scientists at the schools of science and medicine at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) are studying the impact of carbon nanoparticles on living cells.

19 Sep 2011

ACS Podcast Discusses Lethality of Nanoparticles in Edible Plants

There is a large gap in knowledge about the impact of nanomaterials on edible plants, according to the latest episode of ‘Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions’, an award-winning podcast series of the American Chemical Society.

From American Chemical Society 27 Aug 2011