New method quickly IDs nanomaterials that can cause oxidative damage to cells
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 00:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed a novel screening technology that allows large batches of metal oxide nanomaterials to be assessed in a rapid fashion based on their ability to trigger biological responses that are dependent on the electron transfer properties of semiconductor metal oxides. The team discovered that the cells in our bodies contain electronically active molecules that can participate in these electron transfer reactions upon contact with metal oxides.