Are carbon nanotubes similar to asbestos when health is concerned?

from NIOSH Science Blog
Nanotechnology: Should carbon nanotubes be handled in the workplace like asbestos?
Posted May 20, 2008, by Vladimir V. Murashov, Ph.D.
Do the nanoparticles used in nanotechnology pose unintended risks of illness or injury for workers employed in the industry? The NIOSH Science Blog looks at one nanomaterial - carbon nanotubes– and discusses new research [...]

Recent article on the unknown dangers of nanoparticles

An article was published on February 15th, 2008 in the Scientific American, explaining why the promising field of Nanotech can cause health problems, especially in workers producing these new materials:
As Nanotech’s Promise Grows, Will Puny Particles Present Big Health Problems?
Amid the great promise nanotechnology offers, big questions remain on health dangers posed by exposure to [...]