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Nanomaterials More Dangerous Than We Think

Posted by kdawson on from the common-sense dept.

bshell writes "A Canadian panel of leading scientists warns that nanomaterials appearing in a rapidly growing number of products might potentially be able to enter cells and interfere with biological processes. According to a story in the Globe and Mail, the Council of Canadian Academies concluded that 'there are inadequate data to inform quantitative risk assessments on current and emerging nanomaterials... Their small size, the report says, may allow them "to usurp traditional biological protective mechanisms" and, as a result, possibly have "enhanced toxicological effects."' The council is an independent academic advisory group funded by the federal government, but operating at arms-length from Ottawa. The 16-member panel that wrote the new report included some of Canada's leading scientists and top international experts on nanomaterials."

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  1. Newsflash! by rossdee · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Repkicators are dangerous.

    Film at 10pm

    (On the SciFi channel)

    Yep, new episodes of Stargate Atlantis start tonight.

  2. Re:There is a middle ground. by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You don't buy:

    steak,
    chicken,
    fish,
    eggs,
    milk,
    fruits,
    vegetables,
    crackers,
    taco shells,
    bread,
    pasta,
    or cookies?

    Do you ever eat at restaurants? Do you ever consume airplane food? Have you ever grabbed a quick snack at the coffee shop?

    There are so many vectors for GM crops. Are you avoiding them all?