New study finds nanomaterials affect human gut microflora

New study finds nanomaterials affect human gut microflora

A new study has found that metal oxide nanomaterials, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is widely used in food, lollies, sunscreens and other cosmetics, “caused nonlethal, significant changes” to the microbial community in human gut. The scientists raised...
New studies show environmental and health risks of nanomaterials

New studies show environmental and health risks of nanomaterials

While the rate of commercialisation of products containing nanomaterials accelerates rapidly, the environmental, health and safety studies that should have been done before commercial release occurs are only slowly appearing. Two recent studies demonstrate how little...