Molecular interactions hold key to how nanoparticles behave in cells
Friday, November 12, 2010 - 10:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Nanoparticles show promise in solving a host of problems, from pinpointing medical diagnoses to developing alternative forms of energy and creating more durable materials. But scientists have yet to determine exactly how these tiny particles interact in their environment, whether inside humans or in the world at large, and if those interactions can be toxic.