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Nanomedicine Breakthroughs
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Tiny tech, big impact—discover how nanomedicine is transforming the future of health. Part of the Edge of Medicine series from Mayo Clinic Press Kids, Nanomedicine Breakthroughs introduces readers to the fascinating world of medicine at the molecular level. With real-world applications and expert insights from scientists,...
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Tiny tech, big impact—discover how nanomedicine is transforming the future of health.
Part of the Edge of Medicine series from Mayo Clinic Press Kids, Nanomedicine Breakthroughs introduces readers to the fascinating world of medicine at the molecular level. With real-world applications and expert insights from scientists, this book explores how nanoparticles, smaller than a single cell, are revolutionising the way we diagnose, treat, and even prevent disease.
Readers will discover how nanoparticles are used to:
- Diagnose diseases like Alzheimer's using biomarkers.
- Deliver medication directly to hard-to-reach areas like the brain or inside tumours.
- Improve cancer treatments by reducing side effects and protecting healthy cells.
- Boost immunity, including how they helped deliver the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
- Regrow bone and blood cells through regenerative medicine.
- Prevent organ rejection in transplants and improve eye treatments.
Nanomedicine Breakthroughs was created in collaboration with Santanu Bhattacharya, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher who designs gold nanoparticles to deliver cancer-fighting drugs directly to pancreatic tumours, and Sean Park, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic scientist who uses nanoparticles to enhance radiation therapy and develop new treatments that minimise side effects—especially for children with cancer.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with paediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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ISBN: 9798887703558
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 December 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.
Illustration: 4-c Photos throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 177.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 32
About the Author
PatMcCaw, M.D.www.patmccawauthor.com
The research of Mukesh Pandey, Ph.D., focuses on the development of molecular imaging probes to understand diseases and biological pathways at a cellular level.Molecular imaging is increasing its impact on patient care as it provides noninvasive imaging tools to detect, diagnose, and monitor the disease progression and treatment.
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