Nanoparticles used in common household items cause genetic damage in mice (Science Daily)

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, found in everything from cosmetics to sunscreen to paint to vitamins, cause systemic genetic damage in mice, according to a comprehensive study.
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This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 4:50 am and is filed under Technology.