Preface
References
Introduction


Chapter 1. Nanotechnology and appetite control
Taste, technology
Side effects, safety concerned
Availability
References
Suggested reading


Chapter 2. Nanotechnology and cancer therapy: tracking, targeting tumors
Breast cancer backgrounder
Impact of nanotechnology developments on the perceptions of oncologists
Future prospects for abraxane
Rivals emerging
Intense interest overseas
Regulators assuage public on safety of nanotechnology drugs
Futuristic vision
Voilá! Moment for researchers finally arrives
References
Suggested reading


Chapter 3. Controlling cholesterol
Still early stage
References
For further reference


Chapter 4. Nanotechnology: drug development and delivery
New chemical "Entities"
Skyrocketing costs
Nanotechnology in drug delivery, development
Futuristic drug delivery mechanisms
References
Recommended reading


Chapter 5. Molecular imaging and diagnostics
Nanotech in imaging: a norm of the future
What's next for nanotech diagnostics?
Commercialized diagnostic
References


Chapter 6. Creating customized bones: Nanobones
References


Chapter 7. Chemical substitutes: Nanotech alchemy and neowater
Other nanotech solvents
Nanotech alchemy: gold and silver
Nanotech biocides
References


Chapter 8. Nanotechnology, hormones, and hot flashes
Nanotech steroids in sports
References


Chapter 9. Immunosuppression and nanotechnology
Nanoparticle-decorated immune cells
Backstory: nanotech in kidney transplants
References


Index
About the author.