Benefits of studying atoms

     By developing a nano-sized particle with a strand of DNA, scientists at the University of Iowa have created a bio patch to help bone production. This nano-sized particle's DNA contains the genes used for the producing bones which when transcribed produce messenger RNA which facilitate the production of bone. This technology has repaired wounds in the skulls of animals who were test subjects as well as stimulating human bone marrow stromal cell growth. This messenger RNA mentioned prior aids in bone production by specifically producing the protein needed for this process. This is why this method trumps other past methods, for while other expensive methods require multiple injections of protein, this method requires just one bio patch which makes the proteins itself. This method also provides less margin for human error. Scientists have already found use for this technology in dentistry. This is further described in the article: http://phys.org/news/2013-11-bio-patch-regrow-bone.html
     Though the actual process of bone regeneration with this patch falls into the science of biology, this technology itself is chemistry. As mentioned in prior blog posts, studying atoms and atomic theory has great promise in nanotechnology. Specifically nanotechnology would greatly aid medicine. This is shown in the article as a nano-sized particle was used to aid bone regeneration. This shows future promise lies in nanotechnology which significantly depends on chemistry and research on the atomic and quantum levels. Therefore understanding and research of all other areas of science all come back to chemistry and rely on it for future advancement.