Help or Hype: the Ethics of Bio-nanotechnology

This teaching resource, provided by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN), touches on the issue of ethics in bio-nanotechnology for 6-12 teachers and adults. "Bio-nanotechnology is the application of nanotechnology to living things. This ranges from the creation of pharmaceuticals to medical devices. While scientists have created many life-saving treatments ethical concerns, such as privacy, can arise from such technological advances." Included in this file are links to a teacher's guide on bioethics and a presentation on the bioethics of nanotechnology (this presentation is available in both PDF and .ppt formats). A commenting feature is also available for this resource.