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Environmental challenge

Threats from the micro universe

Researchers today are concerned about possible health threats from the micro and nano universe. The invisible particles are all around us, in the food, in the water, in the air and even inside us, and while some may be harmful, others may be the next great medical revolution.

By Kristian Sjøgren, , 6/25/2020

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Elvis Genbo Xu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology. His current project areas include ecotoxicology.

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Henrik Holbech is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology. One of his research projects is the effect of endocrine disruptors on the human body.

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Frank Kjeldsen is a Professor and Head of Research at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His research projects include the effect of nanoparticles on the human body.

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Professor Horst-Günter Rubahn is Head of the Mads Clausen Institute. He is researching nanotechnology.

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