Nanomaterial Exposure has Genetic Effects on Model Plant Arabidopsis

A group of researchers investigated the potential genetic effects on the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana when exposed to engineered nanomaterials, and published their findings in the journal ACS Nano. In Murashige-Skoog (MS) synthetic growth media, CeO2, CdS QDs, FeOx, ZnS, and related soluble compounds were used at concentrations ranging (100–500 mg) and exposition durations (1–20 d).