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Researchers Produce Novel Drug that is Safer and Efficiently Dissolves Blood Clots

One of the primary health concerns worldwide are the critical conditions caused by the blockage of blood vessels. The main aim for emergency assistance during the onset of such conditions is to efficiently implement thrombolysis - dissolving the clot quickly. ITMO University researchers in collaboration with Mariinsky Hospital in Saint Petersburg have created a magnetically controlled drug that could condense on a blood clot due to the presence of a magnetic field.

24 Jun 2016

Scientists Promote Non-Animal Methods to Assess Nanotoxicity in Human Lungs

A workshop organized last year by the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd has resulted in an article published today in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology. It describes aerosol generation and exposure tools that can be used to predict toxicity in human lungs following inhalation of nanomaterials.

26 Apr 2016

Scientists Explore Environmental Impact of Anti-Odor Athletic Clothes Containing Silver Nanoparticles

Anti-odor athletic clothes containing silver nanoparticles have gained a foothold among exercise buffs, but questions have arisen over how safe and effective they are. Now scientists report in ACS' journal Environmental Science & Technology that silver nanoparticles and coatings do wash off of commercially available garments in the laundry but at negligible levels. They also found that even low concentrations of silver on clothing kept microbes at bay.

From American Chemical Society 31 Mar 2016

Marshall University Professor Earns NSF CAREER Award to Study Impact of Silver Nanoparticle Exposure

Dr. Nadja Spitzer of Marshall University’s College of Science has been awarded a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

16 Mar 2016

New Study Results on Nanomedicine Induced Pseudoallergy Phenomenon CARPA

Keywords such as nano-, personalized-, or targeted medicine sound like bright future. What most people do not know, is that nanomedicines can cause severe undesired effects for actually being too big! Those modern medicines easily achieve the size of viruses which the body potentially recognizes as foreign starting to defend itself against - a sometimes severe immune response unfolds.

24 Feb 2016

Superparamagnetic Dextran Iron Oxide Nanoworms Could Escape the Immune System

Iron nanoparticles injected before magnetic resonance imaging can make tissues more visible and the same nanoparticles may allow doctors to precisely target tumors with new medicines.

3 Nov 2015

Elsevier Launches NanoImpact Multidisciplinary Journal

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announces the launch of NanoImpact, a new multidisciplinary journal that is devoted to publishing cutting edge research addressing the behavior and impact of nanomaterials on human health and environmental systems.

28 Oct 2015

Insoluble Nanoparticulate Carbon Black Linked to Severe Emphysema

When pathologists perform autopsies on smokers who died with severe emphysema, they find that lungs are black in appearance.

6 Oct 2015

Nontoxic Dopamine-Based Nanocoating Holds Promise for Flame Retardant Applications

Inspired by a naturally occurring material found in marine mussels, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new flame retardant to replace commercial additives that are often toxic and can accumulate over time in the environment and living animals, including humans.

6 Oct 2015

Countries Must Collaborate on Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology in Agri and Food Sector

An overview of regulatory solutions worldwide on the use of nanotechnology in food and feed production shows a differing approach: only the EU and Switzerland have nano-specific provisions incorporated in existing legislation, whereas other countries count on non-legally binding guidance and standards for industry. Collaboration among countries across the globe is required to share information and ensure protection for people and the environment, according to a JRC co-authored paper.

14 Sep 2015

Nanotoxicology News

Researchers Produce Novel Drug that is Safer and Efficiently Dissolves Blood Clots

Scientists Promote Non-Animal Methods to Assess Nanotoxicity in Human Lungs

Scientists Explore Environmental Impact of Anti-Odor Athletic Clothes Containing Silver Nanoparticles

Marshall University Professor Earns NSF CAREER Award to Study Impact of Silver Nanoparticle Exposure

New Study Results on Nanomedicine Induced Pseudoallergy Phenomenon CARPA

Superparamagnetic Dextran Iron Oxide Nanoworms Could Escape the Immune System

Elsevier Launches NanoImpact Multidisciplinary Journal

Insoluble Nanoparticulate Carbon Black Linked to Severe Emphysema

Nontoxic Dopamine-Based Nanocoating Holds Promise for Flame Retardant Applications

Countries Must Collaborate on Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology in Agri and Food Sector

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New Therapy Uses Tumor Chemistry to Trigger Cancer Cell Death

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