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Nanomedicine Art Gallery
Image 120
Nanorobotic Artery Cleaner
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Nanorobotic Artery Cleaner |
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1998 |
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| Artist(s): |
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Tom Herzberg |
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268,660 bytes |
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820 X 595 pixels |
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| Image Description: |
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In an artist's conception, a microscopic robot cleans deposits from a blood vessel. Researchers predict the creation of microscopic robotic devices that will patrol the human body and fight disease. Such devices, and many consumer products, may someday be made with nanotechnology. |
| Copyright Info: |
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© Copyright World Book, Inc., 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601, Tel. 312-729-5800, URL: http://www.worldbook.com. For reprint permission, please contact Janet Peterson, Permissions Editor. |
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"Microscopic Machines" from 1992 SCIENCE YEAR, The World Book Annual Science Supplement (pp. 177-189) © 1991 World Book, Inc; Special Report - People in Science: "Mr. Nanotechnology" -- An interview with K. Eric Drexler" from SCIENCE YEAR 1999, The World Book Annual Science Supplement (pp.102-115) © 1998 World Book, Inc. |
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None. |
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