Buckyballs May Threaten DNA
Posted on: Thursday, 2 March 2006, 21:00 CST
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The nanomaterials known as buckyballs could deform DNA molecules, interfering with biological functions, warns a team of chemical engineers conducting molecular dynamics simulations at Vanderbilt University. The studies found that, when buckyballs are dissolved in water, the soccer-ball-shaped materials would bind to the spirals in DNA molecules. Further study is needed to determine the possibility of long-term damage if large amounts of buckyballs are released into the environment or ingested by living organisms, according to the researchers.
Source: Vanderbilt University News Service, Baker Building, 110 21st Avenue S, Suite 802, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. Web site www.vanderbilt.edu. Copyright World Future Society Mar/Apr 2006
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