Nanomaterial effects on
C. elegans
fitness
Nanomaterial:
Graphene
Concentration: 50 ppm (dispersant: DI water).
Control: DI Water
Test Method
Trial 1
Worm fitness
S.D.
n
p value
(Student's t-test)
Control
1
0.06
12
-
Nanomaterial
0.594
0.12
3
0.00011
Trial 2
Worm fitness
S.D.
n
p value
(Student's t-test)
Control
1
0.099
12
-
Nanomaterial
0.383
0.062
3
7.6e-11
Trial 3
Worm fitness
S.D.
n
p value
(Student's t-test)
Control
1
0.056
12
-
Nanomaterial
0.627
0.075
3
1.0e-6