Bionanotechnology has the potential not only to improve existing medical processes but also to introduce entirely new tools and materials. Advances have already been made, in particular, in design of probes and biosensors for advanced diagnostics, targeted drug nanocarriers and environment-responsive materials for tissue engineering. We need to keep in mind that at the core of all of these applications is the fundamental question of the nature of the interaction of nanomaterials and nanostructured surfaces with biological systems. The exploration of these interactions is strongly embedded within the field of nanomedicine, but it is also a part of nanotoxicology, a field that studies the environmental impact of new materials. Some strategies, findings and policy actions concerning the regulation of use of nanomaterials will be covered in the last chapter.
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