Study Shows How Carbon Nanotubes Can Affect Lining of the Lungs
Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 15:07
in Biology & Nature
Carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause health problems. Now a new study from North Carolina State University shows inhaling these nanotubes can affect the outer lining of the lung.