Nanoparticles as Precious Stones in the Crown of Modern Molecular Biology

The interdisciplinary field of research on biosystems at the nanoscale involving physical sciences, molecular engineering, biology, biotechnology, and medicine supplements the knowledge of synthesizing new drugs, targeted delivery, regenerative medicine, and neuromorphic engineering forms the booming research in the present society. The present chapter deals with the role of nanoparticles in modern molecular biology. This is an interesting area of research that creates great impact on the healthcare of the society. The prime focus is to give the reader a historic background of nanomaterial application in biology and medicine. We have also provided the overview of most recent developments in this field leading to discussion of hard road to commercialization.