Dangers of Molecular Nanotechnology (MNT) Prt 7

The European Commission on September 14 was declared the worlds largest single funding agency worldwide for nanotechnology. According to a report, the EUs 6th Research Framework Programme with 1.4 billion Euro allocated to 550 projects in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnology accounts for one-third of total public funding for nanotechnology. A recent report, focused on the implementation of the 2005 Action Plan for Nanotechnology, highlighted the strategic importance of nanotechnology, an area of recognised European leadership, and the contribution this field of science can make to the quality of life and economic well-being of Europeans, for example through revolutionary activities in key areas such as materials, electronics and medicine.
Nanotechnology is an area where Europe is an acknowledged world leader. This is an opportunity we must grasp with both hands, said European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik. The successful development of nanotechnologies will depend on a responsible approach to addressing issues such as safety for humans and animals, the ethics of future developments and societys debate about these. The European Commission has already shown in this first phase that it is able to steer this course. Nanotechnology is a broad term that has applications in many fields of science biology, electronics, materials, medicine but broadly encompasses research into the principles and properties arising at the nano-level, that is the level of atoms and molecules. Many nanotechnology-based products are already on the market, including new electronics and chemistry components, intelligent textiles, novel functional surface coatings, new diagnostic and drug delivery systems, breakthroughs in tissue regeneration, and ever faster and more accurate sensors.The EUs 6th Research Framework Programme provided 1.4 billion Euro to 550 projects, accounting for on-third of total public funding for nanotechnology in Europe. Under FP7, EC funding for nanotechnologies and nanosciences is expected to increase significantly. The average yearly funding is likely to be more than double that in FP6, taking into account actions across the programme.

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[ExtantFrodo]

this is not part 7 it is a repeat of episode 5 (i think)

[dgeramie1]

Great discussion nice

[neroldrehpehs]

when a cell is in protection it stops growing. thats interesting because Resveratrol aides growth but sacrifices protection, thus validating Richard dawkins claim

[bosstjan789]

where is the rest?