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. This is smaller than the wavelength of visible light but one hundred-thousandth the width of a single 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.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. 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 cares about this issue.
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.
The greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in increased production of 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 plain English?
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, our greatest concerns are coming from those materials we can ingest.
Here are common Nanotech materials in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
artificial Sunscreens
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials and some sealants
food packaging
In the full chapter being written for the "Release And Recover" book, I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles.
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?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg.
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. This is smaller than the wavelength of visible light but one hundred-thousandth the width of a single 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.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. 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 cares about this issue.
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.
The greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in increased production of 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 plain English?
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, our greatest concerns are coming from those materials we can ingest.
Here are common Nanotech materials in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
artificial Sunscreens
Vitamins and supplements
intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials and some sealants
food packaging
In the full chapter being written for the "Release And Recover" book, I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles.
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?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg.
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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