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March 30th, 2006
Scientists To Tackle Illness With 'Silver Bullet'
Abstract:
It has been known for some time that silver is highly toxic to a wide range of bacteria, and silver-based compounds have been used extensively in bactericidal applications. Silver in the form of nanoparticles is even more effective, partly because of the high surface/volume fraction so that a large proportion of silver atoms are in direct contact with their environment. In addition, nanoparticles are sufficiently small to pass through outer cell membranes and enter cells' inner mechanisms.
Source:
medicalnewstoday.com
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