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FDA Asked to Regulate Nanotechnology

WillAffleckUW writes "According to the Washington Post, a coalition of environmental and consumer groups has asked the FDA to look at regulating nanotechnology. They point out that there are more than 100 nanotechnology products and that nanoparticles can penetrate cells and tissues, migrate through the body and brain and cause biochemical damage."

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  1. With such a wonderful track record... by quincunx55555 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ...of the pharmecuticals, now we know we'll only get nanotechnology that kills our kidneys and liver before causing a heart-attack.