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 Matters.
A nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter, smaller than the wavelength of visible light and a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
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, neither engineered nano-particles nor materials that contain them are subject to any special regulation.
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 increased production of reactive oxygen species which increases free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity; it may result in oxidative stress, inflammation, and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA. ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and nanoparticle metal oxides.
What does this mean in summary?
When something causes ROS production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and even cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles we have to be careful with the ones we can ingest or inhale or ones that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
Oral and intravenous medicines
Building materials
food packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust. I have added these to my book which you can get at http://www.healinggrapevine.com
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles because of its ability to monitor Anything!
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it sounds like Star Trek creepers Being assimilated by the Borg.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detox, and re-vitalizing your body!
Size Matters.
A nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter, smaller than the wavelength of visible light and a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
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, neither engineered nano-particles nor materials that contain them are subject to any special regulation.
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 increased production of reactive oxygen species which increases free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity; it may result in oxidative stress, inflammation, and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA. ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and nanoparticle metal oxides.
What does this mean in summary?
When something causes ROS production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and even cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles we have to be careful with the ones we can ingest or inhale or ones that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
Sunscreen products
Vitamins and supplements
Oral and intravenous medicines
Building materials
food packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust. I have added these to my book which you can get at http://www.healinggrapevine.com
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles because of its ability to monitor Anything!
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it sounds like Star Trek creepers Being assimilated by the Borg.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detox, and re-vitalizing your body!
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