What is APEC?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
What is that?
technology exhibition and trade fair
Where is it held?
Suzhou
what country?
China
Where does Jiachong work?
nano-technology firm
Where?
Hong Kong
What is a nanometer?
unit which is a billionth of a meter
What can doctors do with nanometer particles?
separate the fetus cells from the blood of a pregnant woman
Why is this important?
to see if the development of the fetus is normal
What is this method being used for?
early diagnosis of cancer and heart disease
Who is Tegart?
executive advisor
For who?
APEC Center
How are biosensors created?
By combining enzymes and silicon chips
What can be done with them?
implanted in humans or animals
For what purpose?
to monitor health
Anothing else?
deliver corrective doses of drugs
Does nano-technology have other uses?
yes
Who is Minns?
special advisor
To who?
National Research Council of Canada
Is steel stronger than carbon nano-tubes?
no