Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in early study - Yahoo! News

Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in early study - Yahoo! News: "BOSTON - Strong, versatile little 'nanotubes' made out of carbon are considered future stars in nanotechnology research in medicine and industry. Now a study finds that longer threads of the stuff mimic the toxic qualities of asbestos, renewing questions about how carbon nanotubes can be used safely."