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It is the science of manipulating materials at an incredibly small scale of atoms and molecules to create new structures with unique properties.
Nanotechnology
Through what lens of nanotechnology analysis did we talk about the "Concerns about human safety and environmental impact"
Ethical Lens
What is the medical process that changes or fixes genes to treat diseases?
Gene therapy
What type of testing is used to detect mutated genes in the body?
Genetic testing
"NNI" stands for?
National Nanotechnology Initiative
TRUE OR FALSE? Nanotechnology is exclusively used in the field of medicine.
FALSE
___________is an international organization of 38 member countries dedicated to shaping policies that foster prosperity, equality, and well-being.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
In which country did the CRISPR babies scandal happen?
China
The use of Nanotechnology in Targeted Drug Delivery is categorized under the field of_____?
medicine/ healthcare
The use of Nanotechnology in solar cells is categorized under the field of_____?
Energy
Nanotechnology comes from the greek word ____ meaning dwarf or very short man.
nanos (nános)
Governments like the US invest _______ yearly via NNI.
$2 Billion
What gene-editing tool acts like “molecular scissors” to modify DNA?
CRISPR
What type of gene therapy affects reproductive cells and future generations?
Germline therapy
Who is the Father of Nanotechnology?
Richard Feynman
Give one significant environmental benefits of Nanotechnology?
Water Purification
Only ___% of nano-patents go in developing countries.
10%
What form of gene therapy targets body cells and is not inherited?
Somatic therapy
What system is used to deliver new genes into human cells?
Vectors
BASF (Baden Aniline & Soda Factory) slogan is "___________"
"We create chemistry"
Who invented the term Nanotechnology?
Norio Taniguchi
BASF (Baden Aniline & Soda Factor) dominate ___% market share, squeezing small players.
70%
What is one major health risk caused by incorrect gene editing?
Unintended mutations
__________ are measured in nanometers and are used in nanotechnology to improve products.
Nanoparticles
What is the full name of your STS 1 professor?
Rita E. Pulmano