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Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Featured collection: Swiss National Research Programme “Opportunities and risks of nanomaterials” (NRP 64)

Opportunities and risks for human health and the environment in relation to the manufacture, use and disposal of synthetic nanomaterials need to be better understood.

The Swiss National Research Programme "Opportunities and risks of nanomaterials" (NRP 64) hopes to be able to bridge the gaps in our current knowledge on nanomaterials.

Featured article: Combustion-derived particles inhibit in vitro human lung fibroblast-mediated matrix remodeling

Ultrafine combustion-derived particles are shown to damage lung fibroblasts, including their mitochondrial function, inhibiting their ability to maintain healthy lung tissue.