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.