Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
3. Nanotechnology in medicine has a myriad of applications as well as it offers some exciting possibilities which can revolutionise modern medicine. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Targeted, localised and appropriate reprogramming of reactive of nano-macrophages can have a significant impact on many disorders, a recent research has found.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the applications and potential applications of nano technology in medicine.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining nano-technology and its various applications.
Body:
First, with examples, write about the areas in medicines where nano technology is being applied – Drug Delivery, Diagnostic Techniques, Antibacterial Treatments, Wound Treatment and Cell Repair etc.
Next, write about the potential treatments where the application of nano technology will revolutionise modern medicine.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the scope of nano-technology modern medicine.
