Friday, 24 August 2012

New Research Could Reduce Risks For People Who Work With Tiny Fibres Used In Manufacturing Industries

Research into the health risks posed by nanofibres - used to strengthen objects from tennis rackets to airplane wings - has pinpointed the lengths at which these fibres are harmful to the lungs. Health risks Nanofibres, which can be made from a range of materials including carbon, are about 1,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair and can reach the lung cavity when inhaled. This may lead to a cancer known as mesothelioma, which is known to be caused by breathing in asbestos fibres, which are similar to nanofibres... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..





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