With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which o

With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.

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UPSC IAS – 2015

Both statements are correct. Nanotechnology is actively being researched and applied in both targeted drug delivery and gene therapy.

Nanotechnology utilizes materials on a nanoscale (typically 1 to 100 nanometers) to interact with biological systems at a molecular or cellular level. This allows for highly precise interventions.

In targeted drug delivery, nanoparticles can be engineered to encapsulate drugs and deliver them specifically to diseased cells (like cancer cells), minimizing damage to healthy tissues. This improves drug efficacy and reduces side effects. In gene therapy, nanoparticles can serve as non-viral vectors to efficiently deliver genetic material (DNA, RNA) into target cells for therapeutic purposes. Both applications are significant areas of focus in nanomedicine research and development.

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