HEALTH RISKS OF FOODBORNE SILICON DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES

The major goal of this project is to systematically determine the adverse effects of foodborne silicon dioxide nanoparticlesand elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in different populations including those potentially more susceptible to the adverse effects of silicon dioxide nanoparticles, such as children and obese individuals. The knowledge gained from this project is critically important for ensuring the safety of a wide range of food products that may contain silicon dioxide nanoparticles.