Nanosensors and nanorobots are not science fiction but part of nanomedicine, the newest direction in medicine. After touring medical history and defining molecular nanotechnology as the atomic-level control of molecular structures to create precisely targeted medical procedures, Freitas (Institute for Molecular Manufacturing, Palo Alto, CA) details such topics as molecular transport and device applications but leaves ethical debates to others. Appends data on nanodevice design, and human blood and cell types; and a 36-page glossary. Part of a three-volume work. [22pp], 509pp, tables, diagrams. Bright, clean, unmarked copy, inside and outside. Tight, square binding. Almost 's new'. Very heavy book weighing 1.812g. Size: Heavy Quarto.

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Title

Nanomedicine: Volume 1: Basic Capabilities

Publisher

Landes Bioscience, Georgetown, Texas, U.S.A.

Publication Date

1999

Language

English

ISBN 10

157059645X

ISBN 13

9781570596452

Binding

Laminated Pictorial Boards

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Not Issued with a Dustjacket

Book Type

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Nanosensors and nanorobots are not science fiction but part of nanomedicine, the newest direction in medicine. After touring medical history and defining molecular nanotechnology as the atomic-level control of molecular structures to create precisely targeted medical procedures, Freitas (Institute for Molecular Manufacturing, Palo Alto, CA) details such topics as molecular transport and device applications but leaves ethical debates to others. Appends data on nanodevice design, and human blood and cell types; and a 36-page glossary. Part of a three-volume work, due to be available online. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"Nanomedicine" is an endlessly impressive and uniquely important book, a gift from the future to us living in the present. -- Greg Fahy, PhD, Life Extension Magazine, October, 2000

All...topics..developed in considerable detail..a thorough and fascinating exploration of a field that could bring enormous benefits. -- Robotica (2000) Vol. 18, pp 687-689, Cambridge Univ Press

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