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Nano needs a wiki

Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director of CBEN, wrote this op-ed on the need for an online space, centered on nanotechnology, where anyone who accesses it may contribute or modify content.
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Questioning nanosilver's germ-killing abilities

Kristen Kulinowski, director of ICON and executive director for CBEN is quoted in an article on questions about the effectiveness of nanosilver.  By Margaret Woodbury Copyright 2008 Los Angeles Times

Bold cancer therapy begins crucial trials

The buzz surrounding gold nanoshells, a radical new approach to treating cancer, began shortly after their creation in Houston a decade ago.  By Eric Berger Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

Keeping nanotech safe

Kristen Kulinowski, director of the International Council on Nanotechnology and executive director of the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, wrote an article on keeping nanotechnology safe.

ICON releases global research needs assessment for nanotechnology

A report on the findings of two international workshops aimed at defining a set of research needs for assessing potential nanotechnology risks was released this week by the International Council on Nanotechnology.

Scientists get first look at nanotubes inside living animals

Rice University scientists have captured the first optical images of carbon nanotubes inside a living organism. Using fruit flies, the researchers confirmed that near-infrared fluorescent imaging was capable of detecting DNA-sized nanotubes inside living fruit flies.

Could nano-food be the next Wheaties? Scientists say it's close

Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, is quoted on his team's imaging of nanotubes inside fruit flies.

Scientists pave way for detection and analysis of carbon nanotubes inside organisms

Research by Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, on detecting nanotubes within organisms is featured.