New Scientist: Carbon nanotubes have turned up in the lungs of children living in Paris - the first time they have been detected in humans.
Incredibly strong, light and conductive, nanotubes have shown great potential in areas such as computing, clothing and healthcare technology. Nevertheless, there has been some concern over their use after mouse studies showed that injected nanotubes can cause immune reactions similar to those produced by asbestos.
To investigate, Fathi Moussa and colleagues at the University...