Nanos in the human body: medical perspectives and ethical concerns
2009
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36-40
ethics ; medical care ; medicine ; trade union document ; nanotechnology
Medicine - Toxicology - Health
English
"Healthcare is a priority focus of nanotechnology research, where the convergence of nanosciences, molecular and cell biology, and medicine can act to deliver improvements in human health and quality of life. It is an appealing prospect; but as with any new technology, there are both ethical and health and safety issues to be addressed, especially where applications in human bodies are concerned."
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