The comet assay is a versatile method to detect nuclear DNA damage in individual
eukaryotic cells, from yeast to human. The types of damage detected encompass DNA …

Titanium dioxide is a ubiquitous white material found in a diverse range of products from
foods to sunscreens, as a pigment and thickener, amongst other uses. Titanium dioxide has …

The EFSA has updated the Guidance on risk assessment of the application of nanoscience
and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain, human and animal health. It covers the …

The EFSA has updated the Guidance on risk assessment of the application of nanoscience
and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain, human and animal health. It covers the …

The present opinion deals with an updated safety assessment of the food additive titanium
dioxide (E 171) based on new relevant scientific evidence considered by the Panel to be …

Abstract The European Food Safety Authority has produced this Guidance on human and
animal health aspects (Part 1) of the risk assessment of nanoscience and nanotechnology …

Nanotechnology, an emerging technology, has witnessed rapid development in production
and application. Engineered nanomaterials revolutionize the industry due to their unique …

With the growing numbers of nanomaterials (NMs), there is a great demand for rapid and
reliable ways of testing NM safety—preferably using in vitro approaches, to avoid the ethical …

The unique properties of nanomaterials (NMs) are beneficial in numerous industrial and
medical applications. However, they could also induce unintended effects. Thus, a proper …

(1) In compliance with the 3Rs policy to reduce, refine and replace animal experiments, the
development of advanced in vitro models is needed for nanotoxicity assessment. Cells …