"Nanobiotechnology: Innovations at the Nanoscale for Medicine, Agriculture, and Beyond" #sciencefather#researchawards#Nanobiotechnology#Nanomedicine#NanoDelivery#Nanosensors#NanoTherapeutics#CRISPRNano

 

Nanobiotechnology

Nanobiotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that combines nanotechnology and biotechnology to manipulate biological systems at the nanoscale (1–100 nm). It applies nanoscale materials, tools, and techniques to study, modify, and engineer biological structures for various applications in medicine, agriculture, drug delivery, diagnostics, and bioengineering.

Key Aspects of Nanobiotechnology:

  1. Nanomaterials in Biology

    • Nanoparticles (NPs): Gold NPs, silver NPs, quantum dots, and liposomes are used for imaging, drug delivery, and biosensing.
    • Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs): Employed in biosensors, drug transport, and regenerative medicine.
    • Polymeric Nanoparticles: Used for targeted and controlled drug release.
    • Dendrimers: Branched nanopolymers for gene and drug delivery.

  2. Biomedical Applications

    • Drug Delivery: Nanocarriers improve drug solubility, protect from degradation, and allow targeted delivery (e.g., liposomal doxorubicin for cancer therapy).
    • Gene Therapy: Nano-vectors enhance gene delivery and CRISPR-based gene editing.
    • Nanomedicine: Developing nanoparticle-based therapies for diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, and infectious diseases.
    • Bioimaging & Biosensors: Quantum dots and plasmonic nanoparticles enhance real-time imaging and disease detection.

  3. Nanobiodevices & Diagnostics

    • Lab-on-a-Chip: Integrates nanoscale diagnostics on a single device for rapid disease detection.
    • Biosensors: Enzyme- and antibody-functionalized nanodevices detect biomolecules with high sensitivity.
    • Nanopore Sequencing: Allows rapid and efficient DNA/RNA sequencing.

  4. Agricultural & Environmental Nanobiotech

    • Nano-fertilizers & Nano-pesticides: Enhance plant growth while reducing environmental pollution.
    • Water Purification: Nanofilters and nanomembranes remove contaminants efficiently.
    • Bionanoremediation: Nanoparticles degrade environmental toxins or enhance microbial cleanup.

  5. Nanorobotics & Future Trends

    • Nanorobots: Molecular machines performing targeted medical interventions inside the body.
    • Smart Nanomaterials: Responsive materials for controlled drug release and tissue engineering.
    • Synthetic Biology & Nanobiotech Integration: Engineering cells with nanostructures for bio-computation and advanced therapeutics.



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