1. How the whole thing began, or, The logic path towards a discovery --; 2. In-vitro and in-vivo biological behaviour of micro and nanoparticles --; 3. Clinical cases : lung, blood, liver, kidney, digestive system, vessels, sperm --; 4. Six "Detective stories" --; 5. War and nanoparticles --; 6. Nanoparticles in the environment and working places --; 7. Nanoparticles in food, cosmetics and other products --; 8. New York 9/11 --; 9. The future and prevention criteria.
Describes the impact of nanoparticles and microparticles on human and animal health and offers criteria for preventing potential problems deriving from these particles.