Nanotechnology in Animal Science

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology is an innovative multidisciplinary science, combining the sciences of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, as well as engineering and computer sciences. Nanotechnology aims to transform chemical molecules into small particles for in order to obtain new physiochemical properties of such molecules (greater cellular uptake, reactivity, surface area and charge, binding properties) and opens a new platform for innovation in the biosciences. Recently, the nanotechnology revolution has pervaded all fields related to animal science; however, its application in animal medicine and production is still scarce. Different nanoparticles and nanoparticles-based systems have been developed for specific purposes, such as rapid and robust disease diagnosis and treatment, drug delivery systems, animal nutrition, reproduction management, and assisted reproductive techniques. It can also provide new tools for studying molecular and cellular biology and animal genetics. The differences in nanoparticle preparation protocols, physiochemical properties, and applications make this branch of science worthy of study, aiming to better understand the benefits, limitations, and hazards of this technology when is used in the field of animal science.

In this Topical Collection, we invite original research papers and reviews or studies addressing nanotechnology applications in the fields of animal physiology, nutrition, reproduction, biotechnology, and health/disease, as well as issues related to the hazards and toxicity of nanomaterials.

Dr. Antonio Gonzalez-Bulnes
Prof. Dr. Nesrein M. Hashem
Collection Editors

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