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The peculiar physical/chemical characteristics of engineered nanomaterials have led to a rapid increase of nanotechnology-based applications in many fields. However, before exploiting their huge and wide potential, it is necessary to assess their effects upon interaction with living systems. In this context, the screening of nanomaterials to evaluate their possible toxicity and understand the underlying mechanisms currently…

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Semiconductor nanocrystals, or Quantum Dots (QDs), have gained considerable attention due to their unique size-dependent optical and electronic properties that make them attractive for a wide range of applications, including biology and nanomedicine. Their widespread use, however, poses urgent questions about their potential toxicity, especially because of their heavy metal composition that could cause harmful effects to human health and environment. In this work, we evaluated in vivo the…

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The expected potential benefits promised by nanotechnology in various fields have led to a rapid increase of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in a high number of commercial goods. This is generating increasing questions about possible risks for human health and environment, due to the lack of an in-depth assessment of the physical/chemical factors responsible for their toxic effects. In this work, we evaluated the toxicity of monodisperse citrate-capped gold…

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Homeopathic Medicine is ancient Nanomedicine

 

 

 

                        The Homeopathic Medicine (HM) which is now practiced is based on the concept that similar thing has got similar effect related to the development of disease and cure for the same disease. So, a material which is supposed to be the cause for disease development if given in smallest quantity can cure the disease. This is similar to the concept in Nanomedicine.So, Homeopathic Medicine…

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Abstract

Nanoscience technology is the ability to arrange, control and combine atoms and

molecules at the nanoscale. This ability can equip us with the know-how to build

electrical, biological and mechanical nano-micromachines that can replace most of

today’s manufacturing processes and tools.

The impact of nanotechnology on scientific progress, economic and social development

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A friend of mine suggested to post a copy of this article written by me on 2003 and posted originally on Nanotechnology Now.





Brief Introduction To The Veterinary Applications Of Nanotechnology

By Dr. Jose Feneque - December 2003

For us in the veterinary community, this article describes some of the principal areas of nanotechnology currently being undertaken in the world of medicine. Because of the vast scope of the medical applications of nanotechnology, this article… Continue