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UK FSA gives thumbs up to nanotechnology database (Food Production Daily)
The House of Lords report argued that such a database was necessary to inform the development of appropriate risk assessment procedures, and to aid setting priorities for research into the safety of nanotechnology. (more here…) Related items Ten-year Review of National Nanotechnology Initiative Focuses on Manufacturing, Metrics and Brain Drain (IEEE Spectrum) UK FSA gives thumbs up to... »
Knowledge of Nanoparticles’ Health and Safety Impact Catalogued…Again (IEEE Spectrum)
Maybe it’s just me, but there seems to be a fair number of groups , workshops and websites that have catalogued just how extensive our knowledge is of the possible toxicity of nanoparticles and offer best-practices for reducing their risk. (get the story…) Related items Report calls for detailed research on nanoparticles in food (TVNZ) ‘Big cosmetics’ hiding... »
Engineers Explore Environmental Concerns of Nanotechnology (Newswise)
History has shown that previous industrial revolutions, such as those involving asbestos and chloroflurocarbons, have had some serious environmental impacts. Might nanotechnology also pose a risk? (read the story…) Related items Engineers Explore Environmental Concerns Of Nanotechnology (Medical News Today) Germany warns over dangers of nanotechnology (Deutsche Welle) Public Perception of Nanotechnology is Largely Undecided (IEEE Spectrum) NanoProfessor Announces Findings... »
High risk of colorectal, endometrial and Lynch syndrome cancers for MSH6 mutation carriers (PhysOrg)
People carrying the germ-line MSH6 mutation are at high risk by age 80 years for colorectal and endometrial cancers and any cancer associated with Lynch syndrome, according to a new study published online December 22 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (read here…) Related items Nanoparticle Cocktail Targets and Kills Tumors (PhysOrg) PSA ‘Nanotest’ May Spot... »
Nanoparticles in common cosmetics, paints may cause genetic damage (New Kerala)
Washington, Nov 17 : Researchers have found that nanoparticles found in everything from cosmetics to sunscreen to paint to vitamins can cause genetic damage, which increase the risk for cancer. (get the story…) Related items Nanoparticles used in common household items cause genetic damage in mice (Science Daily) Nanoparticles cause genetic damage in mice (UC Newsroom) Nanoparticles Used In... »
