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Nanotechnology Used in Cancer Therapy

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A diagram depicting how gold nanoparticles interact with cancer cells.

Canadian Citizen Walter White goes to the doctor to learn that he has lung cancer. Fortunately, due to advances in nanotechnology, there are multiple treatments available to him which are presented by a team of oncologists. These doctors are Dr. Luz Pineda, Dr. Andrew Ortiz, Dr. Wisam Bellan, and Dr. Kevin Kong.

Image credit to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The image was accessed on a page discussing Dr. Renat Letfullin, a researcher in the field of cancer nanotherapy. (URL: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/academics/academic-departments/physics-optical-engineering/dr-renat-letfullin.aspx)