Exploring the interplay between silent evolutionary processes in nature and the scientific tools that illuminate them, this book emphasizes the dialogue between the macrocosm and microcosm. It highlights how philosophical inquiry aids in understanding creation and evolution, providing a framework for humanity to grasp the complexities of the natural order. The narrative underscores the significance of scientific research in uncovering the unseen aspects of evolution while addressing human limitations in comprehending the cosmos.
Focusing on the innovative use of nanotechnology in medicine, this comprehensive reference outlines how bio-inspired nanosystems can effectively deliver therapeutic agents like small molecules and genetic materials. It emphasizes an integrated approach that adheres to safety and regulatory standards, covering nanotoxicity and ethical considerations. The book is structured into three parts: an introduction to nanotechnology, an exploration of lipid and polymeric nanostructures, and an overview of the regulatory landscape, while also addressing the impact of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning on nanomedicine.
This textbook explains the fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and fills the gap between bio-inspired nanotechnological systems and functionality of living organisms, introducing new insights to their physicochemical, biophysical and thermodynamic behaviour. Addressed to all those involved in recent advances in pharmaceutics, this book is divided in three major parts: Part A refers to the physicochemical and thermodynamics aspects of nanosystems, wherein their biophysical behaviour is correlated with that of the cells of living organisms; Part B refers to the application of nanotechnology in imaging, diagnostics and therapeutics; Part C is focused on issues regarding safety and nanotoxicity of nanosystems, and the regulatory framework that surrounds these. The text promotes the concept that biophysics, thermodynamics and nanotechnology are considered to be emerging tools that, when approached within regulatory boundaries, provide new and integrated knowledge for the production of new medicines. In 2018, Prof. Demetzos was honored with an award by the Order of Sciences of the Academy of Athens for his scientific contribution in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology.
Das Buch beleuchtet die unauffälligen Evolutionsprozesse in der Natur, die oft unbemerkt bleiben. Es verbindet wissenschaftliche Forschung mit philosophischen Überlegungen, um die Dynamik zwischen Makrokosmos und Mikrokosmos zu verstehen. Durch die Untersuchung dieser stillen natürlichen Phänomene wird die Weisheit der natürlichen Ordnung und der Determinismus der Evolution hervorgehoben. Die Philosophie dient als Werkzeug, um die komplexen Prozesse der Schöpfung zu begreifen und menschliche Unvollkommenheiten zu überwinden.
