Chapter 5 Discussion Forum: Nanotechnology

An interesting topic related to this week's material is the topic of Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has been around for a while but there have been lot of amazing advances recently that I wanted to make you all aware of! 

Read over the info in the chapter on Nanotechnology and then check out the following articles:

1. Cancer-fighting nanorobots programmed to seek and destroy tumors. 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180212112000.htm

2. Nanotechnology In Medicine: Huge Potential, But What Are The Risks?

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244972

What do you think? 

How much did you know about nanotechnology before reading these articles? 

How would you feel about using nanotechnology to treat a disease that you had, or a friend/loved one? 

Do you think the benefits of this technology outweigh the risks? 

After you've shared your thoughts on the topic, do a search for another current article about new applications for nanotechnology and share it with the group.