TY - BOOK ID - 119380138 TI - Nanotechnology and human health : current research and future trends PY - 2023 SN - 0323907512 9780323907507 0323907504 9780323907514 9780323907514 PB - Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, DB - UniCat KW - Biotechnology.. KW - Nanotechnology KW - Health aspects.. KW - Molecular technology KW - Nanoscale technology KW - High technology KW - Chemical engineering KW - Genetic engineering KW - Biotechnology. KW - Health aspects. KW - Forecasting. KW - trends UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:119380138 AB - Nanotechnology in Human Health: Current Research and Future Trends details the various challenges faced in human healthcare settings and how nanotechnology can be used to target and improve outcomes. The book describes the application of nanoparticles in the diagnosis of human diseases, including metabolic diseases, cancer, bacterial infection, organ degeneration and the various targeted, nano-based treatments available. Several chapters look at how microbial biofilms - a key clinical concern - can be mitigated using nanomaterials and nanotechnology. In addition, the book covers how different nanoparticle types can be utilized as therapeutic agents. ER -