WVU in the News: This everyday office item could be taking years off your life
The office is a very scary place these days. You might think the No.1 thing to avoid in your office is that suspiciously always sick coworker, but it turns out you actually need to keep your distance from this everyday office item.
While you still should keep your distance from that coughing coworker, you also should avoid sitting near the printer, as its toner could be toxic to your health. Between Coronavirus and printer toner, no one is safe.
According to a new study from West Virginia University, microscopic toner nanoparticles that come from laser printers may possibly change people’s genetic and metabolic profiles in ways that make the disease more likely.