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Help or Hype: The Ethics of Bio-nanotechnology

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Subject: Biology, Science and Society

Audience: Middle School, High School, Adult

This lesson explores the ethical concerns related to bio-nanotechnology. Bio-nanotechnology is the application of nanotechnology to living things. This ranges from the creation of pharmaceuticals to medical devices. While scientists have created many life-saving treatments ethical concerns, such as privacy, can arise from such technological advances.

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PDF icon Teacher's Guide for Ethics of Bionanotechnology
PDF icon Ethics of Bionanotechnology--PDF presentation
Office presentation icon Ethics of Bionanotechnology-PPT presentation