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"But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles ? just atoms wide and small enough to easily penetrate cells in lungs, brains and other organs."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051211/ap_on_sc/nanotech_health;_ylt=Agb.OBsLNoSiHZfUI5NVEDNxieAA;_ylu=X3oDMTA3MzV0MTdmBHNlYwM3NTM-

What do sunscreen, tennis balls and stain resistant pants have in common? How is this going to affect your health in the future?

Not the most cheery of articles.

I don't think the issue is with scientists - it's when this stuff gets into the hands of the money-makers. That's when it gets pushed too far before we have properly understood the consequences.

Regards,

Blacknad.