A Bright Future:
Nanomedicine
The smallest thing leading to infinite possibilities
What is Nanotechnology?
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small things and can be used across all the other science fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. (H1) They are measured in nanometers and 1 nanometer is 0.0000010 mm. Nanotechnology may be applied in different fields, including medicine, industry and even military. It can also create many new materials and devices , such as in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics, biomaterials energy production, and consumer products. (H2) This results in massive government investements every year.
Do you know that Nanotechnology is seen everywhere? (Watch the slide below to learn more!)
What is Nanotechnology? How is nanotechnology used? We actually have lots of daily contact with nanotechnology, click the arrow to the right and check out more about the application of Nanotechnology.
There are two types of Nanoparticles added in sunscreen, and that is titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO). The pros of having nanoparticles in sunscreen are: They provide strong sun protection with few health concerns, they don’t break down in the sun and Zinc oxide offers good protection from UVA rays. Titanium oxide less so, but better than most other active ingredients. (http://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/nanoparticles-in-sunscreen/)
This map shows nanotechnology centers in the United States of America. (http://fizabaloch123.wixsite.com/nanotechnology/about1-cyn8)
What is Nanotechnology? How is nanotechnology used? We actually have lots of daily contact with nanotechnology, click the arrow to the right and check out more about the application of Nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology in our lives
There are actually over 1600 products in daily life that contain nanoparticles. Here are some of the common items we use in daily life that contains nanoparticles (H3):
1. Moisturizer
2. Soap
3. Deodorant
4. Toothpaste
5. Shampoo
6. Sunscreen
7. Hair Conditioner
8. Perfume and Aftershave
9. Aftershave Lotion
10. Anti-Wrinkle Creams
11. Nail Polish
12. Lipstick
13. Eye Shadow
14. Foundation
15. Blush
10 Astonishing Facts about Nanotechnology
To make stories come true...
Gadgets and magics that only appear in TV or in the book of Harry Potter, are future science able to make them come true? As nanotechnology develops, humans are getting closer to the world that we used to think as impossible... These are the 10 facts that you might not know about current developments of nanotechnology.
1. Nanotechnology could prove a side effect-free cancer cure
2. Gecko's toes have nano-sized hair
3. Buckypaper is 10x lighter and 250x stronger than steel
4. Nanoparticles used in households could prove damaging
5. Grey goo is hypothetical scenario resulting from the creation of nanorobots
6. Damascus steel contains nanotubes
7. Energy from heartbeats can be harnessed by nanotech
8. Regain ability for paralyzed limbs
9. Bullet proof suits
10. Invisibility cloak
What is Nanomedicine?
Nanomedicine is simply the application of nanotechnologies in a healthcare setting. (H4) Nanomedicine is still in the progress of developing, but it has great potential in curing cancerous disease. Already developed Nanomedicine could locate cancer within our body. Development of nanorobots in the future could help drug delivery to exact cancer sites without damaging other organs. Nanomedicines therefore can play an important role in ensuring enough of the drug enters the body, that drug that does enter stays in the body for long periods and is targeted specifically to the areas that need treatment. (H5)
Why is Nanomedicine important?
With nanotechnology cancer therapy is going to be made much simpler and painless and help millions of cancer patients in the world. (H6) Doctors can diagnose and treat diseases more efficiently and accurately with the help of nanomedicine. Another significance of nanomedicine is that they can be afforded by different classes in society, allowing more people to be cured. Furthermore, nanomedicines are so small that they could be easily discharged from the body.
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Real Examples of Nanomedicine
So, what are real examples of Nanomedicine? Hover your mouse over the button in the picture below and check out more about Nanomedicines!
Daily News Update about Nanomedicine
Nanomedicine is actually involved in our lives everyday. What are the newest development of Nanomedicines? What researches are scientists currently working on? Furthermore, these daily updated news also talk about discoveries of nanotechnologies such as new nano materials invented for clothing. Hover over the links below to explore more!
October 21, 2016
Annually, dengue fever affects over 350 million people in more than 120 countries. The symptoms can range from a skin rash and achy muscles to critical hemorrhagic fever.
Scientists have found it challenging to develop effective vaccines to fight the dengue virus, partially due to the four distinct serotypes, or strains that cause the disease, as a vaccine will have to immunize against all four independently...
New research examines use of nanotechnology to improve delivery of drugs to HIV patients
October 21, 2016
New research led by the University of Liverpool aims to improve the administration and availability of drug therapies to HIV patients through the use of nanotechnology.
The research, conducted by the collaborative nanomedicine research programme led by Pharmacologist Professor Andrew Owen and Materials Chemist Professor Steve Rannard, examined the use of nanotechnology to improve the delivery of drugs to HIV patients...
October 21, 2016
In the past decade, nanotechnology has become an important tool in the fight against breast cancer. Using nanoparticles measuring only billionths of a meter in size, doctors are able to deliver drug molecules directly to the affected tissue...