Robert Freitas discusses the future of nanomedicine


	Robert Freitas discusses the future of nanomedicine

wildcat

12-12-2008 7:22 AM

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nanotech, medicine

wildcat says:

2020?

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12-12-2008 2:55 PM

katsteevns

Can these nanobots repair the damage done to DNA because of GMOs?.........I thought not.

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