Ask a Scientist: What Nanomaterials Would Be Useful for Medicine?
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Learn MoreNano expert Will Hughes from Boise State University discusses the current and potential uses of nanotechnology in the field of medicine. Part of the “Ask a Scientist” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 54 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Health Care, Physics
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Ask a Scientist
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