Nachrichten aus Biotech, Chemie, Nanotech und Pharma
Grüne wollen Chancen der Nanotechnologie nutzen, Risiken sollen geprüft werden
Die Bundestagsfraktion von Bündnis09/Die Grünen hat am 9. Mai den Antrag „Nanotechnologie - Chancen nutzen und Risiken minimieren“ (pdf) eingebracht. In dem darin enthaltenen 20-Punkte-Katalog, fordern sie die Bundesregierung...[mehr]
Predicting Nanoparticle Toxicology
A team around Andre Nel, Universitzy of California, Los Angeles, now published a study in ACS Nano on predeciting metal oxide nanoparticle toxicology. The researchers used band gaps and known cellular oxidation-reduction...[mehr]
Nanoparticles remove radioactivity from beverages
A presentation at last weeks ACS National Meeting in San Diego demonstrates the possibility to use nanoparticles for the removal of radioactivity from beverages. A team around Prof. Allen Apblett at Oklahoma State University...[mehr]
Gold nanoparticles detect Salmonella bacteria in food within minutes
Conventional testing for Salmonella bacteria in food, e.g. lattuce takes several hours and can be to slow to prevent contaminated food to be distributed. Researchers at Jackson State University, Mississipp, USA now presented at...[mehr]
Dr. Wolff and Mercachem reach important milestone on drug development collaborations
German medical company Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel and Netherlands-based CRO MercaChem recently announced that they have met their ambitious milestones in two drug developing cooperations. In one instant they...[mehr]
Reporting of Nanomaterials - Mandatory in France in 2013
A decree of the French Ministry for Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transportation and Housing, which will be applicable from January 2013 requires manufactures, importeurs and distributers of nanomaterialto submit an annual ...[mehr]
Nanomaterial risk stays in the focus of public debate
Recently, the French governement released their response (pdf, French) to a public debate organised from 15 October 2009 until 24 February 2010 (more information can be found here) and nanowerk.com published a spotlight focussing...[mehr]
WHO develops Guidlines on Nanomaterials and Worker's Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the development of Guidelines on "Protecting Workers from Potential Risks of Manufactured Nanomaterials" (WHO/NANOH) and now invites the public to comment on the...[mehr]
Nanosilber befreit Abwässer von Quecksilber effizienter
Ein bislang vernachlässigter Aspekt in der Risikodebatte? Forscher der Uni Brighton, UK, konnten jetzt zeigen dass Quecksilber (Hg)-Verunreinigungen in Abwässern extrem effizient durch Nanosilber (Ag) entfernt werden können. Die...[mehr]
Australier verzichten aus Angst vor Nanopartikeln auf Sonnencreme
Studie zeigt, dass 13% der Befragten eher vollständig auf Sonnencreme verzichten als Produkte mit Nanopartikeln zu verwenden.[mehr]