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Go To A Website That Has A Collection Of News Articles About Nanotechn

Go to a website that has a collection of news articles about nanotechnology, such as: phys.org/nanotech-news or news.mit.edu/topic/nanotech. Pick a short article about a new product or technique based on nanotechnology. In a primary post of at least 125 words, describe the product or technique in your own words, explain in detail how it works, and why it is considered nanotechnology. Make a substantive reply to at least one fellow student.

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Nanotechnology has emerged as a groundbreaking field that manipulates matter at an atomic and molecular scale, typically less than 100 nanometers. One recent development in this field is the creation of nanoscale drug delivery systems designed to improve the efficacy and precision of cancer treatments. For example, researchers have developed lipid-based nanoparticles that can target tumor cells specifically while sparing healthy tissue. These nanoparticles are engineered to encapsulate chemotherapeutic agents, protecting them from degradation in the bloodstream. Once they reach the tumor site, they release their payload directly into cancer cells, thereby reducing side effects associated with traditional chemotherapy. This technique works by exploiting the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, a phenomenon whereby nanoparticles tend to accumulate in tumor tissues due to their abnormal vasculature. Because these particles are on the nanometer scale, their design and function rely heavily on nanoscale engineering principles, making them quintessential examples of nanotechnology. The precise control of particle size, surface properties, and targeting molecules exemplifies the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, which is critical to their performance and specificity.

References

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