Open AccessApplying Nanotechnology to Human Health: Revolution in Biomedical Sciences
Author(s) -
Siddhartha Shrivastava,
Debabrata Dash
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of nanotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.347
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1687-9511
pISSN - 1687-9503
DOI - 10.1155/2009/184702
Subject(s) - neuromorphic engineering , nanotechnology , engineering ethics , nanomedicine , human health , impact of nanotechnology , relevance (law) , medical research , societal impact of nanotechnology , materials science , engineering , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , computer science , political science , biology , environmental health , artificial neural network , nanoparticle , law , machine learning
Recent research on biosystems at the nanoscale has created one of the most dynamic science and technology domains at the confluence of physical sciences, molecular engineering, biology, biotechnology, and medicine. This domain includes better understanding of living and thinking systems, revolutionary biotechnology processes, synthesis of new drugs and their targeted delivery, regenerative medicine, neuromorphic engineering, and developing a sustainable environment. Nanobiosystems research is a priority in many countries and its relevance within nanotechnology is expected to increase in the future. The realisation that the nanoscale has certain properties needed to solve important medical challenges and cater to unmet medical needs is driving nanomedical research. The present review explores the significance of nanoscience and latest nanotechnologies for human health. Addressing the associated opportunities, the review also suggests how to manage far-reaching developments in these areas
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