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What is the primary advantage of using nanoparticles in cancer treatment?
Earlier detection of disease and reduced damage to healthy cells
What is the primary application of nanotechnology in medicine?
Employing nanoparticles to enhance the action of drugs in treatment
What is the primary purpose of DNA nanotechnology?
To use nucleic acids as non-biological engineering materials for nanotechnology
What is a characteristic of nanoparticles that makes them effective in very small quantities?
Their unique physical and chemical properties
What is a classification of nanoparticles based on their composition?
Carbon-based, ceramic, metal, semiconductor, and polymeric
What is a potential concern of nanotechnology development?
Environmental issues and health risks
What is a potential application of nanotechnology in the field of medicine?
Delivery of drugs, heat, light or other substances to specific types of cells
What is nanomedicine?
The application of nanotechnology to the field of medicine
What is a potential challenge of nanotechnology development?
Displacement of traditional industries as nanotechnology products become dominant
What is the primary goal of using nanoparticles in medicine?
To enhance the action of drugs in treatment
Learn about nanorods, a type of nanoscale object with dimensions ranging from 1-100 nm. Discover their synthesis, properties, and uses in electric cables, solar cells, fabrics, and display technologies.
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