Comments on: Nanotechnology: From nano-novice to nano-genius in 13 steps http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/ Providing a clear perspective on developing science and technology responsibly Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Top 10 Nanotechnology Basics Articles | Forecasting Nano Law http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-120737 Top 10 Nanotechnology Basics Articles | Forecasting Nano Law Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:30:48 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-120737 [...] Nanotechnology: From nano-novice to nano-genius in 13 steps by Andrew Maynard on 2020science.org [...] [...] Nanotechnology: From nano-novice to nano-genius in 13 steps by Andrew Maynard on 2020science.org [...]

]]> By: Fouad http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-55246 Fouad Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:17:24 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-55246 I do agree with Bennardi that it is sort of an evangelism approach to the subject. Although this may sound paradoxical, I also think the answers are objective. However, Dr. Maynard, considering the little that has been done so far in terms of regulating the industry to avoid all the potential threats, do you not think we need to be less positive about the prospects of Nanotechnology ? We seem to be following the same strategies with nanoparticle toxicity as with other chemicals that turned out to have caused quite a bit of damage to our environment and health (debatable I guess, see final line). Granted a lot of research is being done, but in the meantime should our governments allow products containing these particles with unknown (although probably for some) toxic effects to be marketed ? Researchers have been warning of potential threats for over 2 decades now, yet no regulation is in place as far as I know. We seem to have put aside the precautionary approach once again for nothing else but profit. Surprising ? No. So, can optimism about the future of nanotechnology be justified ? Depending on the value you place on our environment and *every* species within it, the answer to that can go both ways I guess. PS: A technicality really, but maybe you should think about adding an 'author' field to this page :) I only found out who wrote it from the comments. (I accessed this page directly from Google) I do agree with Bennardi that it is sort of an evangelism approach to the subject. Although this may sound paradoxical, I also think the answers are objective. However, Dr. Maynard, considering the little that has been done so far in terms of regulating the industry to avoid all the potential threats, do you not think we need to be less positive about the prospects of Nanotechnology ? We seem to be following the same strategies with nanoparticle toxicity as with other chemicals that turned out to have caused quite a bit of damage to our environment and health (debatable I guess, see final line). Granted a lot of research is being done, but in the meantime should our governments allow products containing these particles with unknown (although probably for some) toxic effects to be marketed ? Researchers have been warning of potential threats for over 2 decades now, yet no regulation is in place as far as I know. We seem to have put aside the precautionary approach once again for nothing else but profit. Surprising ? No.
So, can optimism about the future of nanotechnology be justified ?

Depending on the value you place on our environment and *every* species within it, the answer to that can go both ways I guess.

PS:
A technicality really, but maybe you should think about adding an ‘author’ field to this page :) I only found out who wrote it from the comments.
(I accessed this page directly from Google)

]]> By: Advancement http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-31294 Advancement Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:49:54 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-31294 To never die This is where I see Nanotech going in humans. Unreal as it sounds Very possible as we advance so rapidly. I think people are scared at a world where people wont need food or air. to live forever to be immune we could spread out to more then just earth if overpopulation was the problem. This will be the fusion in tech-humans Evolution To never die This is where I see Nanotech going in humans. Unreal as it sounds Very possible as we advance so rapidly. I think people are scared at a world where people wont need food or air. to live forever to be immune we could spread out to more then just earth if overpopulation was the problem. This will be the fusion in tech-humans Evolution

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-11396 Andrew Maynard Tue, 26 May 2009 14:26:15 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-11396 Ha - not sure I have been accused of nanotech evangelism before! Think there are people in the business who would raise an eyebrow at that... Thanks for the link to Nano In, although I do believe there are a number of other companies out there also producing "better and safer" materials using nanotechnology :-) Ha – not sure I have been accused of nanotech evangelism before! Think there are people in the business who would raise an eyebrow at that…

Thanks for the link to Nano In, although I do believe there are a number of other companies out there also producing “better and safer” materials using nanotechnology :-)

]]> By: BENNARDI http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-11391 BENNARDI Tue, 26 May 2009 13:40:25 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-11391 good article, good evangelism approach... have a look at our website for more business applications examples of nanotechs...material and chemical industries"....better and safer materials, only with NANO IN ! good article, good evangelism approach…
have a look at our website for more business applications examples of nanotechs…material and chemical industries”….better and safer materials, only with NANO IN !

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-11386 Andrew Maynard Tue, 26 May 2009 12:41:57 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-11386 The short answer is that I don't know! Nanotechnology provides tools and techniques that can extend the reach of biotechnology, and will clearly play a role in cloning at the cell level. Nanotech can also provide scaffolds that new cells and tissues can grow on. This has significance for growing artificial skin for instance, as well as encouraging the re-growth of nerves - not quite cloning, but getting close. But whether it will lead to new organ growth... Putting aside the numerous ethical issues here, I suspect that nanotechnology will be one of a number of technologies that would underpin developments like this. The short answer is that I don’t know! Nanotechnology provides tools and techniques that can extend the reach of biotechnology, and will clearly play a role in cloning at the cell level. Nanotech can also provide scaffolds that new cells and tissues can grow on. This has significance for growing artificial skin for instance, as well as encouraging the re-growth of nerves – not quite cloning, but getting close. But whether it will lead to new organ growth… Putting aside the numerous ethical issues here, I suspect that nanotechnology will be one of a number of technologies that would underpin developments like this.

]]> By: hendy_x http://2020science.org/2009/05/26/nanotechnology-primer/#comment-11385 hendy_x Tue, 26 May 2009 12:29:00 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1633#comment-11385 I know many people probably send you all kinds of comments and questions about nanotech, but its a topic that has sparked my interest lately and though i'm not any kind of an expert or even a novice for that matter.. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to answer a question that has been beating itself against my brain for a while. What are the chances that the cloning and nanotech fields of study could be crossed to help the medical field with difficult procedures such as limb regrowth or producing new skin? It may seem far fetched and my knowledge of these to fields is extremely limited, but it seems feasible on many levels; based off of some information here in this article and a few others I've come across recently. I know many people probably send you all kinds of comments and questions about nanotech, but its a topic that has sparked my interest lately and though i’m not any kind of an expert or even a novice for that matter.. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to answer a question that has been beating itself against my brain for a while.

What are the chances that the cloning and nanotech fields of study could be crossed to help the medical field with difficult procedures such as limb regrowth or producing new skin?

It may seem far fetched and my knowledge of these to fields is extremely limited, but it seems feasible on many levels; based off of some information here in this article and a few others I’ve come across recently.

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