Nanomedicine
Nanomedicine is the combination of nanotechnology, biology, and medicine at the nanoscale level. In nanomedicine, "smart objects" are created to move through "small spaces" and target specific parts of the body. Advantages of these materials include controlled release of drugs, developing a better understanding of "biological environments", overcoming obstacles to drug targeting, and "avoiding drug resistance", which have further benefits as well. (1, 2)
The infographic below provides a visual presentation of how nanomedicine works, how it is used, the applications, and the benefits!
Nanomedicine mainly involves nanoparticles that are injected into the body for specific purposes. Using nanoparticles, scientists can determine if cancer cells are present at a particular location in the body. Nanomedicine can also has the potential to destroy cancer cells in the body using other nanomaterials. (3)
