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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > science and technology communication > law, policy, ethics, and beliefs > regulation of nanotechnology

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regulation of nanotechnology  

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  • Nanotechnology takes place at the scale of 1 to 100 nanometers, about the size of only several atoms or 1 biological molecule, such as a protein. Matter at this scale takes on novel properties, and humans have recently been able to use nanotech-nology for products and applications in many sectors of society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication; Nanotechnology, Regulation of]

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