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Expert forecast on emerging chemical risks related to occupational safety and health
A report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has revealed that nanotechnology is one of the risks causing most concern to health experts from 21 European countries. The report, "Expert Forecast on Emerging Chemical Risks", identifies the main groups of substances which could pose new and increasing risks to workers, contributing to diseases which range from allergies, asthma, and infertility to cancers. Such dangerous substances are not only found in the chemical ind more...
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April 2, 2009
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Abstract: 'Science, technology, and innovation are essential to America’s continued economic
growth, and can help achieve a wide range of national and global policy objectives. One
currently underutilized tool for stimulating technological innovation is inducement prizes,
which encourage efforts by contestants to accomplish a particular goal. A related policy
instrument is an Advanced Market Commitment, under which governments commit to
buy a given quantity of a product or service that me more...

Added by  John Daly  June 27, 2009

Access to sufficient Internet bandwidth enables worldwide electronic collaboration, access to informational resources, rapid and effective communication, and grants membership to a global community. Therefore, bandwidth is probably the single most critical resource at the disposal of a modern organisation. The goal of this book is to provide practical information on how to gain the largest possible benefit from your connection to the Internet. By applying the monitoring and optimisation techniqu more...

Added by  Giacomo Rambaldi  June 26, 2009

This site contains information and current research being conducted at the Division of Nanomedicine at the University of Texas. Some current research includes:
* Early Detection of Disease from Blood Proteomic Signatures
* Injectable NanoVectors for Directed (Targeted/personalized) Therapeutics
* Intelligent Implants for Controlled Time Release of Therapy
* BioNanoScaffolds for Post-Traumatic OsteoRegeneration

Added by  Andrea Okrentowich  June 4, 2009

This is a portal of nanomedicine research.
'Nano-Biology.net is a full-featured nanomedicine portal created by scientists for scientists.
The portal features recent literature, comprehensive lab registry, scientist rankings, news, jobs and much more. The information is updated daily to provide you with essential information to guide your research'.

Added by  Andrea Okrentowich  June 3, 2009

This is the website of the Nanomedicine Research Centre, that is located at the School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK. This site has information on available research and programs involving nanomedicine.

Added by  Andrea Okrentowich  June 3, 2009

This webpage contains information on an upcoming event (July) on nanomedicine in Spain; including key speakers and registration information. This page also contains links to upcoming events in other countries (right hand side bar).

Added by  Andrea Okrentowich  June 3, 2009

This site has extensive information on nantoechnology/nanomedicine; including information on nanomedicine researchers (biographies), information on nanotechnology (from general to technical) and a very thorough list of nanomedicine research, governmental, and commercial organizations.

Added by  Andrea Okrentowich  June 3, 2009

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