More Than Human is the second DVD in the series “The Nano Revolution.” Originally produced as part of a television program, The Nature of Things, the film showcases a number of ways that nanotechnology could change the face of contemporary medicine. With nanotechnology – science at the molecular level – the possibilities of greater control of our bodies and environment may be just around the corner, extending life and revolutionizing medicine. As in science fiction, nanotechnology may also lead to unexpected consequences; many new questions will need to be answered.
This outstanding program features several applications of nanotechnology, such as its use in the detection of diseases at their earliest stages, as well as the diagnosis of genetic predispositions to certain conditions. Early signs of disease actually occur at the nanometric level—where all diseases and conditions have unique cellular markers. Simple automated diagnostic procedures are now capable of detecting...