This reference provides a comprehensive review of various nanotechnologies with a view to their biomedical applications. With chapters contributed by distinguished scientists from diverse disciplines, Biomedical applications of nanotechnology :- Reviews recent advances in the designing of various nanotechnologies based on nucleic acids, polymers, biomaterials, and metals- Discusses biomedical nanotechnology in areas such as drug and gene delivery- Covers advanced aspects of imaging and diagnostics- Includes a chapter on the issue of nanotoxicology Complete with figures and tables.