Structural Chemistry & Crystallography Communication

Graphene based nanocomposite and its application in repair and replacement of of human organs

The world is advancing rapidly in the field of technology, with a simple example being the drastic evolution of mobile phones over the past decade. However, when compared to healthcare, the diagnostics and treatment of diseases are still poor in contrast, and the treatment of cancer has not changed significantly in the past 50 years, with most cases managed surgically followed by chemotherapy. In the current day, even with billions of dollars funded to academics and pharmaceutical industries, we are still struggling to develop an effective vaccination against COVID-19. There is plenty of news being shared and posted in academic media promising easier diagnostics and cost-effective cures, but in reality, most of the products developed have been tested successfully in rodents but not yet translated to humans.

Author(s):

Alexander M. Seifalian

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