In order to understand this newly emerging world of nanotechnology, we need to get an idea of the units of measure involved, as well as some of its most redeeming properties.
Size Does Matter!
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. It is smaller than the wavelength of visible light. It is a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
When you add this incredibly small size with strength and durability you get nano-particles/nano-materials that are one of the fast growing industries in the world.
Nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in medicines, foods, micro electronics, DNA mapping, and pesticides. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nano-particles are subject to any special regulation regarding production, handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology deals with these issues.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. This means they also have a higher chemical and biological reactivity.
Greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity and it may result in oxidative stress and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA.
What does this mean in summary?
When something causes free radical production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation.
Due to the nano-size of these particles there is serious concerns about nano materials we can ingest, inhale or that have contact with our skin.
Everyday Nanotech materials:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
MRIs and imaging and scanning diagnostics
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials and some sealants
Packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust.
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg. A fusion of man and machine.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detoxing, and re-vitalizing our body tissues is a wise strategy for keeping our health.
Size Does Matter!
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. It is smaller than the wavelength of visible light. It is a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
When you add this incredibly small size with strength and durability you get nano-particles/nano-materials that are one of the fast growing industries in the world.
Nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in medicines, foods, micro electronics, DNA mapping, and pesticides. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nano-particles are subject to any special regulation regarding production, handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology deals with these issues.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. This means they also have a higher chemical and biological reactivity.
Greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity and it may result in oxidative stress and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA.
What does this mean in summary?
When something causes free radical production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation.
Due to the nano-size of these particles there is serious concerns about nano materials we can ingest, inhale or that have contact with our skin.
Everyday Nanotech materials:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
MRIs and imaging and scanning diagnostics
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials and some sealants
Packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust.
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg. A fusion of man and machine.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detoxing, and re-vitalizing our body tissues is a wise strategy for keeping our health.
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