by Ehud Gazit (Tel Aviv University, Israel)

Table of Contents (38k)
Preface (31k)
Chapter 1: Introduction: Nanobiotechnology and Bionanotechnology (226k)

Written by a leading nanobiologist actively involved at the forefront of the field both as a researcher and an educator, this book takes the reader from the fundamentals of nanobiology to the most advanced applications.

The book is written in such a way as to be accessible to biologists and chemists with no background in nanotechnology. It is reader-friendly and will appeal to a wide audience not only in academia but also in the industry and anyone interested in learning more about nanobiotechnology.

The book includes a glossary and a selected list of companies actively involved in nanobiotechnology and will be an important reference for those interested in the application aspects of the field.

• Introduction: Nanobiotechnology and Bionanotechnology
• A Brief Introduction to Nanotechnology
• Natural Biological Assembly at the Nano-Scale
• Nanometric Biological Assemblies: Molecular and Chemical Basis for Interaction
• Molecular Recognition and the Formation of Biological Structures
• Self-Assembly of Biological and Bio-Inspired Nano-Materials
• Application of Biological Assemblies in Nanotechnology
• Medical and Other Applications of Bionanotechnology
• Future Prospects for Nanobiotechnology and Bionanotechnology
• Concluding Remarks: The Prospects and Dangers of the Nanobiological Revolution