Nanotechnology is a new technology that uses tiny structures that are about the size of some molecules.
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What is good about nanotechnology?
Food can be made to last longer by adding clay nanoparticles which makes packaging better at keeping oxygen and moisture. Nanoparticles can change the packaging properties and kill harmful microorganisms.
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How has stem cell technology been used to treat leukaemia?
Bone marrow transplants have been used to replace faulty bone marrows in leukaemia patients bone marrow contains stem cells which can specialise into any type of blood cell- has become healthy blood cells.
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In the future what can stem cells be used to treat?
Spinal cord injuries by replacing damaged nerve tissue
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What can biomedical engineering do?
Can be used to create replacement body parts
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What are examples of biomedical engineering?
Pacemaker, animal or mechanical valves.
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What is nanotechnology?
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Nanotechnology is a new technology that uses tiny structures that are about the size of some molecules.
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