Nanomaterial effects on
C. elegans
fitness
Nanomaterial:
SiO
2
Concentration: 25 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
0.265
0.037
3
0.0e-1
Trial 2
Worm fitness
S.D.
n
p value
(Student's t-test)
Control
1
0.056
12
-
Nanomaterial
0.057
0.044
3
0.0e-1