Nanotechnology is considered as one of the key technologies of the 21st century and
promises revolution in our world. Objects at nano scale, take on novel properties and …

Abstract The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals
(ECETOC)'Nano Task Force'proposes a Decision-making framework for the grou** and …

Accurate in vitro assessment of nanoparticle cytotoxicity requires a careful selection of the
test systems. Due to high adsorption capacity and optical activity, engineered nanoparticles …

Nanomaterials (NMs) are increasingly used for the therapy, diagnosis, and monitoring of
disease-or drug-induced mechanisms in the human biological system. In view of their small …

Exposure to dust from the mining environment has historically resulted in epidemic levels of
mortality and morbidity from pneumoconiotic diseases such as silicosis, coal workers' …

There is a pressing requirement to define a hazard identification and risk management
strategy for nanomaterials due to the rapid growth in the nanotechnology industry and their …

In vitro testing is a common first step in assessing combustion-generated and engineered
nanoparticle-related health hazards. Commercially available viability assays are frequently …

Nanotechnology has virtually exploded in the last few years with seemingly limitless
opportunity across all segments of our society. If gene and RNA therapy are to ever realize …