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Nanoparticles: Risk for Babies in the Womb

2024-06-09

Nanoparticles: Risk for Babies in the Womb

Little is yet known about the health effects of nanoparticles on pregnancy. An interdisciplinary team led by Empa researchers is currently analyzing the risks for babies in the womb. Using a lab model, the researchers were able to determine that certain nanoparticles impair the release of chemical messengers in the placenta and thus the formation of blood vessels.