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 Nanotech is a subject that currently has a lot of speculation, planning, and in the heart of what the future will be like. Nanotechnology is the study and engineering of devices and technology that are one billionth of a meter. With the technology of small proportions, many people can speculate on the possibilities(Silva, n.a).

One of the most well-known potentials uses for nanotech in the applications to medicine. With a small size, nanotech can be seen entering the bodies of humans and interacting with them on a subcellular level. For example, there can be nanotech that can be able to identify cancer tissue inside someone. Nanotech can help researchers understand better the cellular mechanisms and how proteins interact(Rajiv,2010). 

Another application of nanotech is on food. Before discussing further, it is important to note that nanotech doesn't usually mean a small mini device. When one brings up the word "nanotech", one person may easily assume a group of mini-robots that are performing a certain duty.  Nanotech involves researching and engineering nanocarriers and nano polymers, which many aren't necessarily electronic devices. For example, a nanocarrier is a nanoparticle that can carry agents. These carriers are composed of cellular elements(“Nanocarrier.”, n.a) Going back to food, nanotech can be able to add nano polymers to food which can affect the taste and the expiration(Trepti, 2017). Another application of nanotech is creating sensors that can determine any toxins, or pesticides present in a food("Nanotechnology Applications",n.a).

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Saini, Rajiv, et al. “Nanotechnology: the Future Medicine.” Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, Medknow Publications, Jan. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2890134/.

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Singh, Trepti, et al. “Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Perception and Overview.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 26 July 2017, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.01501/full.

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Nanocarrier-Based Therapeutics and Theranostics Drug Delivery Systems for Next Generation of Liver Cancer Nanodrug Modalities, Dove Press, www.dovepress.com/nanocarrier-based-therapeutics-and-theranostics-drug-delivery-systems--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJN.