NanoTech+Art Blog

As an aspiring doctor, I know that there are many promises with nanotechnology and healthcare. An example of one of these promises is that scientists have invented nano particles that can make blood clots visible. This is a huge stepping stone in pulmonary research, since heart attacks and strokes are so common. With this technology, doctors can locate the exact clot, which can help save someone's life because it makes treatment faster and more efficient.

Below is a picture showing the nano particles showing a clot in someone's vein.

http://nanowiki.info/#%5B%5BNew%20nanoparticles%20make%20blood%20clots%20visible%5D%5D

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244972.php
This article above is a very interesting overview of nanotechnology in the health field. It states, "In medicine, it promises to revolutionize drug delivery, gene therapy, diagnostics, and many areas of research, development and clinical application." All of these hold great promise in saving many lives, and the article also gives examples to current nanotechnology treatments such as nanobots created to target cancer cells. This would revolutionize cancer treatment because of it's targeting potential, something that current cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, lack. 
There is something beautiful about being able to take structures that are so small, in different structures, such as the ones described by Dr. Gimzewski. These structures are art because of their potential to save lives, since life is a piece of art in itself. Similar to the biotechnology unit, these nano particles or nanobots can mold the body, chemicals, or DNA which in turn change the person. Hopefully, scientists can figure out a way to combat many diseases with this technology.

http://iaincarstairs.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/when-nanotechnology-meets-art/
I really enjoyed this blog by Iain Carstairs. He goes into a lot of theory about how art and nanotechnology are related, just because the nano technology looks at the art at such a small level. He mentions a lot about butterflies and their wings and how they are able to reflect light back. I think that art and really anything that involves beauty and creativity can be looked at many levels. The nanotechnology allows scientists and artists to look at chemicals or structures at a very small level, showing the intimate detail of how they were created.

Bibliography:
Bonsor, Kevin, and Jonathan Strickland. "How Nanotechnology Works."HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com, n.d. Web. 26 July 2014. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/nanotechnology.htm>.

Carstairs, Iain. "When Nanotechnology Meets Art." ScienceAndReligioncom. Iain Carstairs, 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 26 July 2014. <http://iaincarstairs.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/when-nanotechnology-meets-art/>.

Editor. "New Nanoparticles Make Blood Clots Visible." NanoWiki. NanoWiki, 7 Feb. 2011. Web. 26 July 2014. <http%3A%2F%2Fnanowiki.info%2F%23%255B%255BNew%2520nanoparticles%2520make%2520blood%2520clots%2520visible%255D%255D>.

 "Nanotech Jim Pt1." YouTube. YouTube, 21 May 2012. Web. 26 July 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7jM6-iqzzE>.

"Nanotechnology In Medicine: Huge Potential, But What Are The Risks?"Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 4 May 2012. Web. 26 July 2014. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244972.php>.