Chemicals' study pinpoints threat to workers' lungs

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 23:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Tiny particles used in a range of everyday products from computers to shampoo can adversely affect the lungs in very different ways, a study has shown. Research suggests that industrial manufacturers using nanoparticles should be aware of the risks that different types of nanoparticles pose to workers who handle them.

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