Posted: December 6, 2006

Nanotechnology nanoRISK December newsletter deals with nanofoods

(Nanowerk News) The December issue of nanoRISK looks at nanotechnology applications in the food industry. As always, it includes numerous briefs on papers, initiatives, and upcoming events.
The main article "Nanofoods – coming to a fridge near you" deals with nanotechnology applications in food and food-related areas.
Nanowerk’s recently launched newsletter provides a wealth of risk-related nanotechnology information, compiled in one comprehensive, easy-to-read newsletter, on scientific research, regulatory updates and informed opinion about the risks posed by engineered nanoparticles and what is being done about them.
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