Focus
Nanotoxicology
Two decades of nanotoxicology research has shown that the interactions between nanomaterials and cells, animals, humans and the environment are remarkably complex. Researchers are still trying to understand in detail how the physical, chemical and other properties of nanomaterials influence these interactions, and thus determine the ultimate impact of nanomaterials on health and the environment. And as new nanomaterials are developed, and animal testing is reduced, computational methods are becoming increasingly important for prioritizing safety studies. There is also an ongoing debate about the regulation of nanomaterials. Nature Nanotechnology has published articles on all these topics and this web focus on nanotoxicology contains links to all of them.
Introduction
Editorial:
Join the dialogue FREE
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.150
Abstract - Join the dialogue | Full text - Join the dialogue | PDF (53 KB) - Join the dialogue
Editorial:
The dose makes the poison FREE
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.87
Abstract - The dose makes the poison | Full text - The dose makes the poison | PDF (133 KB) - The dose makes the poison
Cell–particle interactions
Letter:
Role of cell cycle on the cellular uptake and dilution of nanoparticles in a cell population
Jong Ah Kim, Christoffer Åberg, Anna Salvati & Kenneth A. Dawson
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.191
Abstract - Role of cell cycle on the cellular uptake and dilution of nanoparticles in a cell population |
Full text - Role of cell cycle on the cellular uptake and dilution of nanoparticles in a cell population |
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Supplementary information
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News and Views by Summers
Article:
Signalling of DNA damage and cytokines across cell barriers exposed to nanoparticles depends on barrier thickness
A Sood et al.
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.188
Abstract - Signalling of DNA damage and cytokines across cell barriers exposed to nanoparticles depends on barrier thickness |
Full text - Signalling of DNA damage and cytokines across cell barriers exposed to nanoparticles depends on barrier thickness |
PDF (3,642 KB) - Signalling of DNA damage and cytokines across cell barriers exposed to nanoparticles depends on barrier thickness |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Huppertz
Letter:
Cell entry of one-dimensional nanomaterials occurs by tip recognition and rotation
Xinghua Shi, Annette von dem Bussche, Robert H. Hurt, Agnes B. Kane & Huajian Gao
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.151
Abstract - Cell entry of one-dimensional nanomaterials occurs by tip recognition and rotation | Full text - Cell entry of one-dimensional nanomaterials occurs by tip recognition and rotation | PDF (6,109 KB) - Cell entry of one-dimensional nanomaterials occurs by tip recognition and rotation | Supplementary information
Article:
The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles
Eun Chul Cho, Qiang Zhang & Younan Xia
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.58
Abstract - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles |
Full text - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles |
PDF (1,088 KB) - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Lison & Huaux
Letter:
Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system
Huw D. Summers, Paul Rees, Mark D. Holton, M. Rowan Brown, Sally C. Chappell, Paul J. Smith & Rachel J. Errington
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.277
Abstract - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
Full text - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
PDF (1,601 KB) - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Kato
Letter:
Nanoparticle-induced unfolding of fibrinogen promotes Mac-1 receptor activation and inflammation
Zhou J. Deng, Mingtao Liang, Michael Monteiro, Istvan Toth & Rodney F. Minchin
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.250
Abstract - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
Full text - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
PDF (1,268 KB) - Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Monopoli, Bombelli & Dawson
Article:
Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular barrier
Gevdeep Bhabra, Aman Sood, Brenton Fisher, Laura Cartwright, Margaret Saunders, William Howard Evans, Annmarie Surprenant, Gloria Lopez-Castejon, Stephen Mann, Sean A. Davis, Lauren A. Hails, Eileen Ingham, Paul Verkade, Jon Lane, Kate Heesom, Roger Newson & Charles Patrick Case
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.313
Abstract - Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular barrier |
Full text - Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular barrier |
PDF (548 KB) - Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular barrier |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Myllynen
Letter:
A quantitative fluorescence study of protein monolayer formation on colloidal nanoparticles
Carlheinz Röcker, Matthias Pötzl, Feng Zhang, Wolfgang J. Parak & G. Ulrich Nienhaus
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.195
Abstract - A quantitative fluorescence study of protein monolayer formation on colloidal nanoparticles |
Full text - A quantitative fluorescence study of protein monolayer formation on colloidal nanoparticles |
PDF (477 KB) - A quantitative fluorescence study of protein monolayer formation on colloidal nanoparticles |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Lynch, Salvati & Dawson
News & Views:
Nanotoxicology: Nanoparticles reconstruct lipids
Kenneth A. Dawson, Anna Salvati & Iseult Lynch
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.426
Abstract - Nanotoxicology: Nanoparticles reconstruct lipids | Full text - Nanotoxicology: Nanoparticles reconstruct lipids | PDF (101 KB) - Nanotoxicology: Nanoparticles reconstruct lipids
Letter:
Nanoparticle-mediated cellular response is size-dependent
Wen Jiang, Betty Y. S. Kim, James T. Rutka & Warren C. W. Chan
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.30
Abstract - Nanoparticle-mediated cellular response is size-dependent | Full text - Nanoparticle-mediated cellular response is size-dependent | PDF (766 KB) - Nanoparticle-mediated cellular response is size-dependent | Supplementary information
Letter:
Cellular uptake of functionalized carbon nanotubes is independent of functional group and cell type
Kostas Kostarelos, Lara Lacerda, Giorgia Pastorin, Wei Wu, Sébastien Wieckowski, Jacqueline Luangsivilay, Sylvie Godefroy, Davide Pantarotto, Jean-Paul Briand, Sylviane Muller, Maurizio Prato & Alberto Bianco
doi:10.1038/nnano.2006.209
Abstract - Cellular uptake of functionalized carbon nanotubes is independent of functional group and cell type | Full text - Cellular uptake of functionalized carbon nanotubes is independent of functional group and cell type | PDF (612 KB) - Cellular uptake of functionalized carbon nanotubes is independent of functional group and cell type | Supplementary information
News & Views:
Nanotoxicology: Signs of stress
Vicki Stone & Ken Donaldson
doi:10.1038/nnano.2006.69
Full text - Nanotoxicology: Signs of stress | PDF (144 KB) - Nanotoxicology: Signs of stress
Immunotoxicity
Progress:
Evaluation of nanoparticle immunotoxicity
Marina A. Dobrovolskaia, Dori R. Germolec & James L. Weaver
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.175
Abstract - Evaluation of nanoparticle immunotoxicity | Full text - Evaluation of nanoparticle immunotoxicity | PDF (178 KB) - Evaluation of nanoparticle immunotoxicity | Supplementary information
News & Views:
Surface properties: Immune attack on nanoparticles
Robert B. Sim & Russell Wallis
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.4
Abstract - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles | Full text - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles | PDF (1,187 KB) - The effect of sedimentation and diffusion on cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles
Correspondence:
Complement monitoring of carbon nanotubes
S. M. Moghimi & A. C. Hunter
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.109
Full text - Complement monitoring of carbon nanotubes | PDF (142 KB) - Complement monitoring of carbon nanotubes
K. Kostarelos, A. Bianco & M. Prato
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.110
Full text - Complement monitoring of carbon nanotubes | PDF (135 KB) - Complement monitoring of carbon nanotubes
Letter:
Carbon nanotubes degraded by neutrophil myeloperoxidase induce less pulmonary inflammation
Valerian E. Kagan, Nagarjun V. Konduru, Weihong Feng, Brett L. Allen, Jennifer Conroy, Yuri Volkov, Irina I. Vlasova, Natalia A. Belikova, Naveena Yanamala, Alexander Kapralov, Yulia Y. Tyurina, Jingwen Shi, Elena R. Kisin, Ashley R. Murray, Jonathan Franks, Donna Stolz, Pingping Gou, Judith Klein-Seetharaman, Bengt Fadeel, Alexander Star & Anna A. Shvedova
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.44
Abstract - Carbon nanotubes degraded by neutrophil myeloperoxidase induce less pulmonary inflammation | Full text - Carbon nanotubes degraded by neutrophil myeloperoxidase induce less pulmonary inflammation | PDF (3,192 KB) - Carbon nanotubes degraded by neutrophil myeloperoxidase induce less pulmonary inflammation | Supplementary information
Article:
Mechanisms for how inhaled multiwalled carbon nanotubes suppress systemic immune function in mice
L. A. Mitchell, F. T. Lauer, S. W. Burchiel & J. D. McDonald
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.151
Abstract - Mechanisms for how inhaled multiwalled carbon nanotubes suppress systemic immune function in mice |
Full text - Mechanisms for how inhaled multiwalled carbon nanotubes suppress systemic immune function in mice |
PDF (616 KB) - Mechanisms for how inhaled multiwalled carbon nanotubes suppress systemic immune function in mice |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Elder
Review:
Immunological properties of engineered nanomaterials
Marina A. Dobrovolskaia & Scott E. McNeil
doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.223
Abstract - Immunological properties of engineered nanomaterials | Full text - Immunological properties of engineered nanomaterials | PDF (334 KB) - Immunological properties of engineered nanomaterials
Occupational toxicology
News & Views:
Environmental, health & safety issues: Nanoparticles in the real world
Maxine McCall
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.169
Full text - Environmental, health & safety issues: Nanoparticles in the real world | PDF (421 KB) - Environmental, health & safety issues: Nanoparticles in the real world
Letter:
Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice
Jessica P. Ryman-Rasmussen, Mark F. Cesta, Arnold R. Brody, Jeanette K. Shipley-Phillips, Jeffrey I. Everitt, Earl W. Tewksbury, Owen R. Moss, Brian A. Wong, Darol E. Dodd, Melvin E. Andersen & James C. Bonner
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.305
Abstract - Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice |
Full text - Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice |
PDF (4,124 KB) - Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Donaldson & Poland
Editorial:
Of mice and men
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.162
Abstract - Of mice and men | Full text - Of mice and men | PDF (83 KB) - Of mice and men
Letter:
Carbon nanotubes introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice show asbestos-like pathogenicity in a pilot study
Craig A. Poland, Rodger Duffin, Ian Kinloch, Andrew Maynard, William A. H. Wallace, Anthony Seaton, Vicki Stone, Simon Brown, William MacNee & Ken Donaldson
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.111
Abstract - Carbon nanotubes introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice show asbestos-like pathogenicity in a pilot study |
Full text - Carbon nanotubes introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice show asbestos-like pathogenicity in a pilot study |
PDF (547 KB) - Carbon nanotubes introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice show asbestos-like pathogenicity in a pilot study |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Kane & Hurt
Medical toxicology
Letter:
A pilot study in non-human primates shows no adverse response to intravenous injection of quantum dots
Ling Ye, Ken-Tye Yong, Liwei Liu, Indrajit Roy, Rui Hu, Jing Zhu, Hongxing Cai, Wing-Cheung Law, Jianwei Liu, Kai Wang, Jing Liu, Yaqian Liu, Yazhuo Hu, Xihe Zhang, Mark T. Swihart & Paras N. Prasad
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.74
Abstract - A pilot study in non-human primates shows no adverse response to intravenous injection of quantum dots | Full text - A pilot study in non-human primates shows no adverse response to intravenous injection of quantum dots | PDF (6,954 KB) - A pilot study in non-human primates shows no adverse response to intravenous injection of quantum dots | Supplementary information
Article:
Silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles cause pregnancy complications in mice
Kohei Yamashita, Yasuo Yoshioka, Kazuma Higashisaka, Kazuya Mimura, Yuki Morishita, Masatoshi Nozaki, Tokuyuki Yoshida, Toshinobu Ogura, Hiromi Nabeshi, Kazuya Nagano, Yasuhiro Abe, Haruhiko Kamada, Youko Monobe, Takayoshi Imazawa, Hisae Aoshima, Kiyoshi Shishido, Yuichi Kawai, Tadanori Mayumi, Shin-ichi Tsunoda, Norio Itoh, Tomoaki Yoshikawa, Itaru Yanagihara, Shigeru Saito & Yasuo Tsutsumi
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.41
Abstract - Silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles cause pregnancy complications in mice |
Full text - Silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles cause pregnancy complications in mice |
PDF (4,033 KB) - Silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles cause pregnancy complications in mice |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Keelan
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Correspondence from He et al. and Reply from Tsutsumi and Yoshioka
Article:
Repeated administrations of carbon nanotubes in male mice cause reversible testis damage without affecting fertility
Yuhong Bai, Yi Zhang, Jingping Zhang, Qingxin Mu, Weidong Zhang, Elizabeth R. Butch, Scott E. Snyder & Bing Yan
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.153
Abstract - Repeated administrations of carbon nanotubes in male mice cause reversible testis damage without affecting fertility | Full text - Repeated administrations of carbon nanotubes in male mice cause reversible testis damage without affecting fertility | PDF (1,503 KB) - Repeated administrations of carbon nanotubes in male mice cause reversible testis damage without affecting fertility | Supplementary information
Progress:
Promises, facts and challenges for carbon nanotubes in imaging and therapeutics
K. Kostarelos, A. Bianco & M. Prato
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.241
Abstract - Promises, facts and challenges for carbon nanotubes in imaging and therapeutics | Full text - Promises, facts and challenges for carbon nanotubes in imaging and therapeutics | PDF (375 KB) - Promises, facts and challenges for carbon nanotubes in imaging and therapeutics
Letter:
A pilot toxicology study of single-walled carbon nanotubes in a small sample of mice
Meike L. Schipper, Nozomi Nakayama-Ratchford, Corrine R. Davis, Nadine Wong Shi Kam, Pauline Chu, Zhuang Liu, Xiaoming Sun, Hongjie Dai & Sanjiv S. Gambhir
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.68
Abstract - A pilot toxicology study of single-walled carbon nanotubes in a small sample of mice |
Full text - A pilot toxicology study of single-walled carbon nanotubes in a small sample of mice |
PDF (655 KB) - A pilot toxicology study of single-walled carbon nanotubes in a small sample of mice |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Zhao, Xing & Chai
Ecotoxicology
Letter:
Persistence of engineered nanoparticles in a municipal solid-waste incineration plant
Tobias Walser, Ludwig K. Limbach, Robert Brogioli, Esther Erismann, Luca Flamigni, Bodo Hattendorf, Markus Juchli, Frank Krumeich, Christian Ludwig, Karol Prikopsky, Michael Rossier, Dominik Saner, Alfred Sigg, Stefanie Hellweg, Detlef Günther & Wendelin J. Stark
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.64
Abstract - Persistence of engineered nanoparticles in a municipal solid-waste incineration plant | Full text - Persistence of engineered nanoparticles in a municipal solid-waste incineration plant | PDF (1,154 KB) - Persistence of engineered nanoparticles in a municipal solid-waste incineration plant | Supplementary information
Article:
Biomagnification of cadmium selenide quantum dots in a simple experimental microbial food chain
R. Werlin, J. H. Priester, R. E. Mielke, S. Krämer, S. Jackson, P. K. Stoimenov, G. D. Stucky, G. N. Cherr, E. Orias & P. A. Holden
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.251
Abstract - Biomagnification of cadmium selenide quantum dots in a simple experimental microbial food chain | Full text - Biomagnification of cadmium selenide quantum dots in a simple experimental microbial food chain | PDF (1,760 KB) - Biomagnification of cadmium selenide quantum dots in a simple experimental microbial food chain | Supplementary information
Letter:
Transfer of gold nanoparticles from the water column to the estuarine food web
John L. Ferry, Preston Craig, Cole Hexel, Patrick Sisco, Rebecca Frey, Paul L. Pennington, Michael H. Fulton, I. Geoff Scott, Alan W. Decho, Shosaku Kashiwada, Catherine J. Murphy & Timothy J. Shaw
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.157
Abstract - Transfer of gold nanoparticles from the water column to the estuarine food web | Full text - Transfer of gold nanoparticles from the water column to the estuarine food web | PDF (460 KB) - Transfer of gold nanoparticles from the water column to the estuarine food web | Supplementary information
News & Views:
Nanoecotoxicology: Environmental risks of nanomaterials
Martin Scheringer
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.145
Abstract - Nanoecotoxicology: Environmental risks of nanomaterials | Full text - Nanoecotoxicology: Environmental risks of nanomaterials | PDF (190 KB) - Nanoecotoxicology: Environmental risks of nanomaterials
News & Views:
Nanoecotoxicology: Nanoparticles at large
Renata Behra & Harald Krug
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.113
Abstract - Nanoecotoxicology: Nanoparticles at large | Full text - Nanoecotoxicology: Nanoparticles at large | PDF (144 KB) - Nanoecotoxicology: Nanoparticles at large
Letter:
Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web
R. David Holbrook, Karen E. Murphy, Jayne B. Morrow & Ken D. Cole
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.110
Abstract - Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web | Full text - Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web | PDF (262KB) - Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web | Supplementary information
Letter:
Impact of carbon nanotubes on the ingestion and digestion of bacteria by ciliated protozoa
Parnian Ghafari, Christine H. St-Denis, Mary E. Power, Xu Jin, Veronica Tsou, Himadri S. Mandal, Niels C. Bols & Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.109
Abstract - Impact of carbon nanotubes on the ingestion and digestion of bacteria by ciliated protozoa | Full text - Impact of carbon nanotubes on the ingestion and digestion of bacteria by ciliated protozoa | PDF (616KB) - Impact of carbon nanotubes on the ingestion and digestion of bacteria by ciliated protozoa | Supplementary information
Food nanotechnology
Article:
Oral exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles affects iron absorption
Gretchen J. Mahler, Mandy B. Esch, Elad Tako, Teresa L. Southard, Shivaun D. Archer, Raymond P. Glahn & Michael L. Shuler
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.3
Abstract - Oral exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles affects iron absorption | Full text - Oral exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles affects iron absorption | PDF (2,233 KB) - Oral exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles affects iron absorption | Supplementary information
Commentary:
The communication challenges presented by nanofoods
Timothy V Duncan
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.193
Abstract - The communication challenges presented by nanofoods | Full text - The communication challenges presented by nanofoods | PDF (1,066 KB) - The communication challenges presented by nanofoods
Article:
Iron from nanocompounds containing iron and zinc is highly bioavailable in rats without tissue accumulation
Florentine M. Hilty, Myrtha Arnold, Monika Hilbe, Alexandra Teleki, Jesper T. N. Knijnenburg, Felix Ehrensperger, Richard F. Hurrell, Sotiris E. Pratsinis, Wolfgang Langhans & Michael B. Zimmermann
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.79
Abstract - Iron from nanocompounds containing iron and zinc is highly bioavailable in rats without tissue accumulation |
Full text - Iron from nanocompounds containing iron and zinc is highly bioavailable in rats without tissue accumulation |
PDF (1,241 KB) - Iron from nanocompounds containing iron and zinc is highly bioavailable in rats without tissue accumulation |
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News and Views by Miller
Editorial:
Nanofood for thought
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.22
Abstract - Nanofood for thought | Full text - Nanofood for thought | PDF (111 KB) - Nanofood for thought
Feature:
Will the public swallow nanofood?
Ai Lin Chun
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.359
Abstract - Will the public swallow nanofood? | Full text - Will the public swallow nanofood? | PDF (333 KB) - Will the public swallow nanofood?
Methods for toxicology studies
Commentary:
Focusing the research efforts
Françoise Schrurs & Dominique Lison
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.148
Abstract - Focusing the research efforts |
Full text - Focusing the research efforts |
PDF (97 KB) - Focusing the research efforts |
Supplementary information
Letter:
Imaging nanoparticles in cells by nanomechanical holography
Laurene Tetard, Ali Passian, Katherine T. Venmar, Rachel M. Lynch, Brynn H. Voy, Gajendra Shekhawat, Vinayak P. Dravid & Thomas Thundat
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.162
Abstract - Imaging nanoparticles in cells by nanomechanical holography |
Full text - Imaging nanoparticles in cells by nanomechanical holography |
PDF (725 KB) - Imaging nanoparticles in cells by nanomechanical holography |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Sahin
Letter:
Direct imaging of single-walled carbon nanotubes in cells
Alexandra E. Porter, Mhairi Gass, Karin Muller, Jeremy N. Skepper, Paul A. Midgley & Mark Welland
doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.347
Abstract - Direct imaging of single-walled carbon nanotubes in cells | Full text - Direct imaging of single-walled carbon nanotubes in cells | PDF (1,072 KB) - Direct imaging of single-walled carbon nanotubes in cells | Supplementary information
Computational toxicology
Letter:
Using nano-QSAR to predict the cytotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles
Tomasz Puzyn, Bakhtiyor Rasulev, Agnieszka Gajewicz, Xiaoke Hu, Thabitha P. Dasari, Andrea Michalkova, Huey-Min Hwang, Andrey Toropov, Danuta Leszczynska & Jerzy Leszczynski
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.10
Abstract - Using nano-QSAR to predict the cytotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles |
Full text - Using nano-QSAR to predict the cytotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles |
PDF (305 KB) - Using nano-QSAR to predict the cytotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles |
Supplementary information
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News and Views by Burello & Worth
Letter:
An index for characterization of nanomaterials in biological systems
Xin-Rui Xia, Nancy A. Monteiro-Riviere & Jim E. Riviere
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.164
Abstract - An index for characterization of nanomaterials in biological systems |
Full text - An index for characterization of nanomaterials in biological systems |
PDF (955 KB) - An index for characterization of nanomaterials in biological systems |
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News and Views by Leszczynski
Letter:
One-to-one comparison of sunscreen efficacy, aesthetics and potential nanotoxicity
Amanda S. Barnard
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.25
Abstract - One-to-one comparison of sunscreen efficacy, aesthetics and potential nanotoxicity | Full text - One-to-one comparison of sunscreen efficacy, aesthetics and potential nanotoxicity | PDF (403 KB) - One-to-one comparison of sunscreen efficacy, aesthetics and potential nanotoxicity | Supplementary information
Commentary:
How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech?
Amanda S. Barnard
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.126
Abstract - How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech? | Full text - How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech? | PDF (325 KB) - How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech?
Article:
Computer simulation study of fullerene translocation through lipid membranes
Jirasak Wong-Ekkabut, Svetlana Baoukina, Wannapong Triampo, I-Ming Tang, D. Peter Tieleman & Luca Monticelli
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.130
Abstract - Computer simulation study of fullerene translocation through lipid membranes | Full text - Computer simulation study of fullerene translocation through lipid membranes | PDF (801 KB) - Computer simulation study of fullerene translocation through lipid membranes | Supplementary information
Regulation and risk management
Commentary:
When enough is enough
Steffen Foss Hansen & Anders Baun
doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.115
Abstract - When enough is enough | Full text - When enough is enough | PDF (87 KB) - When enough is enough
Article:
A decision-directed approach for prioritizing research into the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health
Igor Linkov, Matthew E. Bates, Laure J. Canis, Thomas P. Seager & Jeffrey M. Keisler
doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.163
Abstract - A decision-directed approach for prioritizing research into the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health | Full text - A decision-directed approach for prioritizing research into the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health | PDF (303 KB) - A decision-directed approach for prioritizing research into the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health | Supplementary information
Commentary:
Science policy considerations for responsible nanotechnology decisions
Jeff Morris, Jim Willis, Domenico De Martinis, Bjorn Hansen, Henrik Laursen, Juan Riego Sintes, Peter Kearns & Mar Gonzalez
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.191
Abstract - Science policy considerations for responsible nanotechnology decisions | Full text - Science policy considerations for responsible nanotechnology decisions | PDF (149 KB) - Science policy considerations for responsible nanotechnology decisions
Correspondence:
Nanomaterials and regulation of cosmetics
Diana M Bowman, Geert van Calster and Steffi Friedrichs
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.12
Full text - Nanomaterials and regulation of cosmetics | PDF (116 KB) - Nanomaterials and regulation of cosmetics
Commentary:
Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide
Francisco Balas, Manuel Arruebo, Jone Urrutia & Jesus Santamaria
doi:10.1038/nnano.2010.1
Abstract - Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide | Full text - Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide | PDF (178 KB) - Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide | Supplementary information
Review:
Towards a definition of inorganic nanoparticles from an environmental, health and safety perspective
Mélanie Auffan, Jérôme Rose, Jean-Yves Bottero, Gregory V. Lowry, Jean-Pierre Jolivet & Mark R. Wiesner
doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.242
Abstract - Towards a definition of inorganic nanoparticles from an environmental, health and safety perspective | Full text - Towards a definition of inorganic nanoparticles from an environmental, health and safety perspective | PDF (330 KB) - Towards a definition of inorganic nanoparticles from an environmental, health and safety perspective
Commentary:
Late lessons from early warnings for nanotechnology
Steffen Foss Hansen, Andrew Maynard, Anders Baun & Joel A. Tickner
doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.198
Abstract - Late lessons from early warnings for nanotechnology | Full text - Late lessons from early warnings for nanotechnology | PDF (154 KB) - Late lessons from early warnings for nanotechnology
Commentary:
The perils of pre-emptive regulation
John C. Monica, Jr, Michael E. Heintz & Patrick T. Lewis
doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.15
Abstract - The perils of pre-emptive regulation | Full text - The perils of pre-emptive regulation | PDF (545 KB) - The perils of pre-emptive regulation