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Silver nanoparticles show 'immense potential' in prevention of blood clots

May 27, 2009 | 5 / 5 (7) | 4

Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential new alternative to aspirin, ReoPro, and other anti-platelet agents used widely to prevent blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. ...

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Nanoscale silver: No silver lining?

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Sep 09, 2008 | 3.9 / 5 (8) | 0

Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies to balance important potential benefits against the possibility of significant environmental risk, highlighting the need to identify research priorities ...

As nanotech goes mainstream, 'toxic socks' raise concerns

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Apr 07, 2008 | 4.4 / 5 (39) | 5

Nanotechnology is now available in a store near you. Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages ...

Knocking nanoparticles off the socks

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Oct 28, 2009 | 3 / 5 (2) | 0

Scientists in Switzerland are reporting results of one of the first studies on the release of silver nanoparticles from laundering those anti-odor, anti-bacterial socks now on the market. Their findings, scheduled ...

Too much nanotechnology may be killing beneficial bacteria

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Apr 29, 2008 | 4.4 / 5 (18) | 0

Too much of a good thing could be harmful to the environment. For years, scientists have known about silver’s ability to kill harmful bacteria and, recently, have used this knowledge to create consumer products containing ...

Researcher looks to use nanoparticles for food safety

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Apr 10, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 1

Byron Brehm-Stecher, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition, has some big ideas for his work with tiny particles. His latest research project will allow him to study the potential of using silver nanoparticles ...

New insights into health and environmental effects of carbon nanoparticles

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Aug 05, 2009 | 5 / 5 (6) | 2

Carbon nanoparticles are widely used in medicine, electronics, optics, materials science and architecture, but their health and environmental impact is not fully understood.

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