Artificial nanoparticles influence heart rate and rhythm, study finds
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 11:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Artificial nanoparticles are becoming increasingly pervasive in modern life. However, their influences on our health remain largely shrouded in mystery. Using a so-called Langendorff heart, a team of scientists in Germany has now for the first time shown that selected artificial nanoparticles have a direct effect on heart rate and heart rhythm.