Carbon Nanotubes May Present a Cancer Risk
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 10:21
in Physics & Chemistry
If inhaled, certain kinds of carbon nanotubes - the tiny technology used in a wide variety of applications - could increase an individual's risk of cancer, according to scientists. Researchers injected mice with nanotubes, and found that the super-strong fibers created the same sort of problems as asbestos. read more
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