In order to understand this newly emerging world of nanotechnology, we need to get an idea of the units of measure involved, as well as some of its most redeeming properties.
Size Does Matter!
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. It is smaller than the wavelength of visible light. It is a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nano-particles are subject to any special regulation regarding production, handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology pays attention to this topic.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. This means they also have a higher chemical and biological reactivity.
Greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity; it may result in oxidative stress, inflammation, and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA. ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and nanoparticle metal oxides.
What does this mean in plain English?
When something causes ROS production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and even cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles we have to be careful with the ones we can ingest or inhale or ones that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
artificial Sunscreens
Vitamins and supplements
Oral and intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials, sealants
food packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust. I have added these to my book which you can get at http://www.healinggrapevine.com
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detox, and re-vitalizing your body!
Size Does Matter!
A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. It is smaller than the wavelength of visible light. It is a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair.
Include this incredibly small scale size with strength and durability and you'll find nano-particles that are one of fastest growing industries around.
Companies can use nanotechnology for the delivery of a 'payload' can be applied in just about any chemical, bacterium, organic or inorganic material. Because of this, it would seem imperative to have manufacturing safety regulations in place.
Unfortunately, nano-particles are subject to any special regulation regarding production, handling or labeling.
A branch called Nanotoxicology pays attention to this topic.
For many types of particles, the smaller they are, the greater their surface area to volume ratio. This means they also have a higher chemical and biological reactivity.
Greater chemical reactivity of nanomaterials can result in free radicals.
ROS and free radical production is one of the primary mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity; it may result in oxidative stress, inflammation, and consequent damage to proteins, membranes and DNA. ROS production has been found in a diverse range of nanomaterials including carbon fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and nanoparticle metal oxides.
What does this mean in plain English?
When something causes ROS production inside our cell tissues, it can easily lead to cell mutation and even cellular death.
Due to the nano-size of these particles we have to be careful with the ones we can ingest or inhale or ones that have contact with our skin.
Here are some Nanotech materials which are already in our daily lives:
Skin care products
Cosmetics
imaging and scanning diagnostics like MRI devices
Cancer detection
artificial Sunscreens
Vitamins and supplements
Oral and intravenous medicines, both prescriptive and over the counter
Building materials, sealants
food packaging
I have a copy of a clinical impression toxicological report that shows my family's exposure to many of the already existing nanoparticles; nano-anchors, nano-spheres, nano-claws, and smart dust. I have added these to my book which you can get at http://www.healinggrapevine.com
Smart Dust may very well be the champion of all these nano-particles. It has a stealth ability to monitor Anything! Smart dust is literally a floating lab of information now being tested in the field of Bio-weaponry.
So what does that mean for our future safety?
I have to admit it is sounding a bit like the Star Trek. Being assimilated by the Borg.
What can we do now? Educate, Collaborate, Stimulate
Please help spread the awareness.
Flushing, detox, and re-vitalizing your body!
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