Tiny pharmaceuticals in the environment

Flower show from Lilliput: silver and iron nanoparticles under the microscope. A
Flower show from Lilliput: silver and iron nanoparticles under the microscope. A ’flower’ is around 100 nanometers in size. Image: L. Driencourt CSEM / M. Schönenberger Nano Imaging Lab, SNI / University of Basel, colored.
Flower show from Lilliput: silver and iron nanoparticles under the microscope. A 'flower' is around 100 nanometers in size. Image: L. Driencourt CSEM / M. Schönenberger Nano Imaging Lab, SNI / University of Basel, colored. Nanomedicine is making headways. However, the tiny nanoparticles that are being used as carriers for drugs could find their way into water, soil and air. Empa researchers are investigating potential risks. Fear is a bad counselor.
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