Nanomedicine & Nanorobots

Nanomedicine is the medical application of Nanotechnology. The approaches to nanomedicine range from the medical use of nanomaterials, to nanoelectronic biosensors, and even possible future applications of molecular nanotechnology in the form of nanorobots. Nanomedicine research is directly funded, with the US National Institutes of Health in 2005 funding a five-year plan to set up four nanomedicine centers. In April 2006, the journal Nature Materials estimated that 130 nanotech-based drugs and delivery systems were being developed worldwide.

Nanorobots: Some medical scientists are researching the possibility of using nanorobots in medicine. Advocates say this would totally change the world of medicine once it is realized. Nanorobots would be introduced into the body to detect or repair damages and infections. Most likely nanorobots would initially be used to monitor body functions and deliver medicines (such as substances used for cancer treatment) with pinpoint accuracy. For more information see Breakthroughs & The Future - Medicine