08.09.2010 Revisiting the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976Today the U.S. House of Representatives began the process of re-examining the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. According to the the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, “The hearing will address critical gaps in the statute and explore how these gaps hinder effective chemical safety policy in the United States.”

08.09.2010 Mama, Dada, and Nano?A new article in The Progressive discusses the potential toxicity of nanoparticles in consumer products.

08.09.2010 Organising Committee of Nanotoxicology 2010 Announces Opening of Early Bird Registrations and Abstract SubmissionsThe 3rd of the Nanotoxicology conference series, Nanotoxicology 2010 is aimed at professionals and students in nanotechnology environment, health and safety (EHS) research. Taking place from J...

08.09.2010 Microanalysis System for Rapid Mercury DetectionWater contaminated with mercury is very dangerous for both people and the environment, as mercury is one of the most toxic heavy metals. Though laboratory analyses do deliver precise quantitat...

08.09.2010 New Study Reveals Popular Nanoparticle Bactericidal Agent is Toxic to FishA nanoparticle growing in popularity as a bactericidal agent has been shown to be toxic to fish, according to a Purdue University study. Tested on fathead minnows ¨l an organism often used to test th...

08.09.2010 Research Highlight Potential Toxicity of Nanoparticles in SunscreensScientists are reporting that particle size affects the toxicity of zinc oxide, a material widely used in sunscreens. Particles smaller than 100 nanometers are slightly more toxic to colon cells th...

08.09.2010 NPL Supports HPA to Advance Research on Toxicology of Nanoparticles NPL has recently been helping the Health Protection Agency (HPA) set up the National Nanotoxicology Research Centre (NNRC) at their Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards with the ...

08.09.2010 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Used in Suncreens are Toxic to Colon Cells Scientists are reporting that particle size affects the toxicity of zinc oxide, a material widely used in sunscreens. Particles smaller than 100 nanometers are slightly more toxic to colon cells tha...

08.09.2010 Cluster bomb for cancer care: Nano-vehicles to deliver chemotherapy treatments on targetChemotherapy, while an effective cancer treatment, also brings debilitating side effects such as nausea, liver toxicity and a battered immune system.

08.09.2010 Topical treatment for quantum dots?Jennifer Newton,: Resolving questions surrounding nanoparticle toxicity has led North American researchers to suggest the particles as a potential skin cancer treatment.