Nanotoxicology

Nanotoxicology is the scientific study of the toxic effects of nanomaterials on living organisms. Nanomaterials are tiny particles with dimensions on the nanometer scale, which are less than 100 nanometers in diameter. These nanomaterials have unique properties, including the ability to cross cell membranes, interact with proteins and DNA, and accumulate in tissues and organs. Due to these properties, nanomaterials have the potential to cause a variety of toxic effects. Nanotoxicology research studies these potential toxic effects of nanomaterials, and provides scientific data that can help inform the safe use and risk assessment of nanomaterials. This research is important for the development of safer nanomaterials and products.