Nanomedicine targets cancer.

• Autores: James R. Heath, Mark E. Davis, Leroy Hood
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 300, Nº. 2, 2009, págs. 44-51
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the usage of nanomedicine for fighting cancer. The application of nanoscale technologies to track changes and disruptions in various body systems is predicted, using the example of blood glucose monitors that are used by individuals with diabetes. The predictive and preventive nature of future medicine is also discussed. INSETS: PENNIES PER PROTEIN;NANOTECH IN MEDICINE;DESIGNED TO DELIVER;NANOSCALE THERAPIES