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From nanorobot surgeons that could defeat cancer to nanobiosensors that detect deadly diseases at very early stages, if there is one field in which nanotechnology can bring about a real revolution, it is medicine. We take a look at the hurdles that several promising projects have to overcome to make their way into hospitals.

A recent study shows that monitoring indicators such as heart rate by processing data from smartwatches can help detect diseases early. This paves the way for these devices to have a scientific and public health impact, beyond merely promoting a healthy lifestyle.