Brussels, 08/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - Europe is at the vanguard of the field of nanosciences and nanotechnologies (N&N), a booming scientific sector which is expected to have a major positive impact in economic, social and environmental terms. Nevertheless, there are gaps in the knowledge of the effects of these technologies on human health and the environment as well as issues of ethics and respect for fundamental rights. For this reason, on Friday 8 February the Commission recommended the...