Hands-on experts in nanomaterial synthesis and application describe in detail
the key experimental techniques currently employed in novel materials synthesis,
dynamic cellular imaging, and biological assays. The author's emphasize diverse
strategies to synthesize and functionalize the use of nanoparticles for
biological applications. Additional chapters focus on the use of biological
components (peptides, antibodies, and DNA) to synthesize and organize
nanoparticles to be used a building block in larger assemblies. These new
materials make it possible to image cellular processes for longer durations,
leading to high throughput cellular-based screens for drug discovery, drug
delivery, and diagnostic applications. Highlights include overview chapters on
quantum dots and DNA nanotechnology, and cutting-edge techniques