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Chemistry World January 31, 2010 Kate McAlpine	Slack nano safety Many researchers working with nanomaterials use inadequate protection, if any at all, and most don't use special disposal methods for nanomaterials, claims a new study.
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Popular Mechanics October 2006 Glenn Harlan Reynolds	Nanotechnology: Good Things in Small Packages Critics exaggerate the dangers. Boosters flog the benefits. Let's give nanotechnology a chance to develop before we start taking sides.
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IndustryWeek October 20, 2010	Nanotechnology: Beyond the Hype Nanotechnology can make things lighter, stronger or more efficient, but can it really revolutionize industries such as medicine or energy?
Chemistry World May 3, 2006 Katharine Sanderson	Nano Warning A leading occupational medicine expert in the UK has angered nanoparticle manufacturers by comparing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with asbestos.
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Fast Company May 2014 Adam Bluestein	How IBM Is Using Nanotechnology To Tackle MRSA And HIV IBM's unusual nanomedicine program is tackling a range of ambitious projects: creating better antimicrobial and antifungal agents, new methods of drug delivery, and novel ways of combating such diseases as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
Chemistry World January 17, 2011 Laura Howes	Nanoparticle divides to conquer Scientists have made a nanoparticle that breaks up into smaller units once it reaches its target, allowing it to penetrate deeper into tumour tissue and deliver treatment more effectively.
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Chemistry World January 12, 2010 Phillip Broadwith	Lords call for clarity over nanotech in food The UK House of Lords science and technology select committee has called for more research into the use of nanomaterials in food and criticised the food industry for failing to be open about its use of nanotechnology.