Nanotechnology in Healthcare

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Nanotechnology operates on atoms and molecules on the nano-meter scale, and by controlling the arrays and structure of substances, it exploits the unique characteristics of nano-size particles to create new, excellent characteristics of substances.

 
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NANOTECH IN HEALTHCARE

What role does nanotechnology play in healthcare?

Many exciting innovations in the field of medicine are related to developments in nanotechnology.

These innovations include advancements in imaging and diagnostic tools, drug delivery systems, treatment practices, anti-microbial options and cell repair and regeneration.

 
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RISKS AND BENEFITS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

While the cost of research and products made from nanoparticles can be expensive, nanotechnology affords the advanced treatment of disease by leveraging improved electronic devices, including transistors, LED and plasma displays and quantum computers, and more.


 

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