Nano Comes to Life: How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Medicine and the Future of Biology

Nano Comes to Life provides an insider's perspective on the nanotechnology revolution, which is allowing us to manipulate the building blocks of life and revolutionize medicine. It describes how nanotechnology enables a new kind of multidisciplinary science that can understand, interact with, and manipulate biology, such as by designing and building artificial structures and machines at the nanoscale. The future will bring about the continued fusion of nanotechnology with biology, physics, medicine, and cutting-edge fields like robotics and artificial intelligence, ushering us into a new transmaterial era.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Nano Comes to Life: Unveiling the Nanoscale Revolution

Welcome to the captivating world of nanotechnology, where the boundaries between physics, cellular and molecular biology, and the infinitesimal realm of proteins and DNA converge. This transformative revolution promises to revolutionize human health and longevity, offering a glimpse into the nanoscale and introducing readers to the rapidly evolving nanotechnologies that empower us to manipulate the very building blocks of life.

In this insightful journey, Sonia Contera, a leading researcher in the field, takes us on an insider's perspective, revealing how nanotechnology enables a new multidisciplinary science poised to grant us control over our biology, health, and lives. Through her expertise, Contera showcases the exciting ways in which nanotechnology empowers us to understand, interact with, and manipulate biology, employing DNA, proteins, and other biological molecules as materials to design and build artificial structures and even machines at the nanoscale.

The impact of nanotechnology on medicine is profound, transforming the way we approach healthcare and disease treatment. From nanoscale machines capable of targeting individual cancer cells and delivering drugs more effectively to nanoantibiotics that combat resistant bacteria, to the engineering of tissues and organs for research, drug discovery, and transplantation, nanotechnology is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

As we look ahead to the future, the fusion of nanotechnology with biology, physics, medicine, and cutting-edge fields like robotics and artificial intelligence promises to usher us into a new transmaterial era. The possibilities are endless, and the potential benefits are immense. However, with this power comes responsibility, and it is essential to contemplate the potential risks and advantages of accessing and manipulating our own biology.

In this enlightening book, Sonia Contera offers valuable insights and hope that we may all share in the benefits of this revolutionary research. She encourages us to embrace the potential of nanotechnology while being mindful of the ethical considerations and societal implications that come with it. As we navigate this exciting frontier, let us remember that nanotechnology holds the promise of a healthier, longer, and more prosperous future for generations to come.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 134 x 204 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691206448