What is nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is the study and application of materials at the nanoscale, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers.
What are responsive nanoparticles used for in medicine?
Responsive nanoparticles actively target and release drugs at specific sites in the body.
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What is nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is the study and application of materials at the nanoscale, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers.
What are responsive nanoparticles used for in medicine?
Responsive nanoparticles actively target and release drugs at specific sites in the body.
What are the benefits of nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology offers advanced computing, better energy sources, and medical breakthroughs.
What are the risks associated with nanotechnology?
Potential environmental, health, and societal issues.
What is the role of catalysts in nanotechnology?
Catalysts are nanotech products that convert harmful gases into less toxic ones.
What are lipid-based nanoparticles used for?
Lipid-based nanoparticles are key in drug delivery and cancer therapy, enhancing targeting and reducing side effects.
What is gene therapy?
Gene therapy involves inserting a functional gene into cells to correct genetic disorders.
What is the difference between somatic and germline gene therapy?
Somatic gene therapy targets non-reproductive cells and changes are not heritable, while germline gene therapy affects eggs or sperm and the changes are inheritable.
What is a supercomputer?
A supercomputer is used for complex computations, including climate modeling, quantum physics, and space exploration.
What defines the fourth generation of computers?
The fourth generation of computers is defined by the development and use of the microprocessor.
What is biotechnology according to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity?
Biotechnology is any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives to make or modify products or processes.
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web in 1989.