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Abstract
Quantum dots that contain cadmium, selenium and zinc are not toxic to monkeys for periods of up to 90 days, but longer-term studies are needed to determine the ultimate fate of the heavy metals that accumulate in the organs.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications · Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
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