Nanotechnology: meeting the future of Veterinary Parasitology Research

Cruz, Amilcar ArenalMolento, Marcelo Beltrão

The field of nanotechnology involves an array of different areas of expertize with the application of innovative products in Medicine, Engineering, and to a less extent to Veterinary Medicine. In our opinion, more research is needed, in special to Animal Parasitology, to develop state of the art products to solve old problems. Livestock, pets and wildlife may benefit from products in nanoscale, such as vaccines, target recombinant proteins, or new drug candidates. Thus, we want to give some food for thought to drive scientific programs into nanotechnology, creating a safer environment to animals and humans.(AU)

1. Vaccines
2. Parasite control
3. RNAi
4. Biotechnology