NanoTrust Documents Now Available in English

The NanoTrust proje ct of the Institute of Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Transport, Technology and Innovation, has released, in English, several dossiers on possible health and environmental risks of nanotechnologies, as well as societal impacts. The dossiers available in English are: Nanoparticles and the Human Body; Nanosilver; What is Accompanying Research on Nanotechnology?; Can nanoparticles end up in the brain?; Nano-Textiles; Voluntary approaches by industry in the field of nanomaterials; and, European Union Regulation. Further documents will be added in the future.