EU nanotechnology R&D in the field of health and environmental impact of nanoparticles

EU nanotechnology R&D in the field of health and environmental impact of nanoparticles

Compiled by Pilar Aguar and Jose Juan Murcia Nicolas
Unit G4 Nano and converging Sciences and Technologies
European Commission, Research DG
Version: 28 January 08
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NANODERM. Quality of Skin as a Barrier to ultra-fine Particles

Tilman Butz; Tilo Reinert; Teresa Pinheiro; Philippe Moretto; Jan Pallon; Arpad Zoltan Kiss; Jerzy Stachura; Wojciech Dabros; Zbigniew Stachura; ; Janusz Lekki; Malgorzata Lekka; Janos Hunyadi; Tamas Biro; Michael Sticherling; Luc Van Vaeck here

Wide Varieties of Cationic Nanoparticles Induce Defects in Supported Lipid Bilayers

Wide Varieties of Cationic Nanoparticles Induce Defects in Supported Lipid Bilayers

Pascale R. Leroueil, Stephanie A. Berry, Kristen Duthie, Gang Han, Vincent M. Rotello, Daniel Q. McNerny, James R. Baker, Jr., Bradford G. Orr, and Mark M. Banaszak Holl*
Nano Lett., ASAP Article 10.1021/nl0722929 S1530-6984(07)02292-8
Web Release Date: January 25, 2008
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New regulations for novel foods proposed

which would include nano…
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Industrial Nanotech’s HomeProtect Thermal Insulation sales up 300%

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Greener Nano 2008 Conference: Nanoscience for a Sustainable Future

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QuantumSphere battery catalyst wins Nanomaterial of the Year award

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Nanoarchitecture.net

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Nanofiber Filters

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New Branch of Nanoscience

Nanobioelectronics, a new interdisciplinary science is rapidly growing. The new developing discipline provides opportunities of research by combining nanoelectronics and molecular biology. The new discipline provides the study of charge transports in biological molecules. morehere

Biogas Could Replace All EU Natural Gas Imports From Russia**

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A Solar Grand Plan

The January 2008 issue of Scientific American has an article titled “A Solar Grand Slam” which outlines a plan in which solar power could end U.S. dependence on foreign oil and slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. morehere

Brain Doping on the Rise in Poker, School and Symphony

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Brain Doping on the Rise in Poker, School and Symphony

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Neurotechnology Industry Organization! Year in Review and Look Forward to 2008

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New Nature Nanotechnology Editorial: Social and natural sciences need to get their act together

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On EHS Nano and Water – A DRAFT

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Sonic activation of molecularly-targeted nanoparticles accelerates transmembrane lipid delivery to cancer cells through contact-mediated mechanisms: implications for enhanced local drug delivery.

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The Future of Nanomaterials one futurist view

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“Interim Guidance on Medical Screening of Workers Potentially Exposed to Engineered Nanomaterials”.

NIOSH is soliciting comments on the Draft Current Intelligence Bulletin entitled “Interim Guidance on Medical Screening of Workers Potentially Exposed to Engineered Nanomaterials”. Written comments can be submitted through February 15, 08. Oral comments can be provided at the public meeting which will be held on January 30, 08 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The meeting is limited to 80 people. Those wishing to attend the meeting must notify NIOSH no later than January 18, 07. Anyone wishing to provide oral comments must notify NIOSH no later than January 11, 08.

FEDERAL REGISTER – December 12

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NOTICES – Meetings: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health- Workers potentially exposed to engineered nanoparticles; medical screening, 70598-70599 [E7-24047]
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