EPA Announces New Nanoparticle Research Effort

The US EPA discusses its upcoming efforts to support research into the uses and potential risks posed by nanoparticles in this press release. You can read more about some of the issues at EPA's Nanotechnology Research: Basic Information webpage.

Lung disease including deaths among Chinese paint workers

Reuters is reporting on an outbreak of lung disease among workers at a Chinese paint factory potentially due to exposure to nanoparticles.