Nanopinion: NAM-based hazard assessment of nanocellulose - intestinal uptake, colonic fate and local effects of ingested nanocellulose: 25 June 2024; The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has highlighted potential health risks associated with ingesting nanocellulose (NC); a material increasingly used in the food industry. The research, led by Francesco Cubadda, Maria Chiara Astuto and Olimpia Vincentini, uses advanced New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to evaluate NC's intestinal uptake, local effects, and colonic fate.

18 June 2024 ECHA calls for research on nanomaterials

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) invites the scientific community to expand the knowledge on nanomaterials. ECHA's report "Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge" (KARC) underscores gaps in chemical data regarding nano-sized materials.
13 June 2024 Evaluation of the EUON: Answer our survey

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is conducting an evaluation on the functioning of the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON).

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14 May 2024 Nanopinion: Nanomaterials for eye disease

Discover the insights from Prof. Barbara Pierscionek in the latest Nanopinion, where she highlights groundbreaking advancements in nanotechnology aimed at treating eye diseases, especially those related to aging such as cataracts and retinal diseases. These innovations promise more effective and less invasive treatment options, marking significant progress in ocular health research.

Nanomaterials and health

Are substances in nanoforms more dangerous than they are in their normal size? Some are and some are not. Just like any other chemical substance, nanomaterials have to be assessed separately.

Fighting cancer using nanotechnology

Nanomaterials are not only used in consumer products, but also in new and innovative medical treatments. Research has shown that nanoparticles can be used to damage and even destroy cancer cells from within.