2009卫生类职称英语考试教材 阅读理解.doc

2009年卫生新书 (蓝色标题为09年新增文章) 第四部分 阅读理解 Bringing Nanotechnology to Health Care for the Poor (C级) Nanotechnology uses matter at the level of molecules and atoms. Researchers are finding different uses for particles with a length of one nanometer, or one-billionth of a meter. These include things like beauty products1 and dirt-resistant clothing. But one area where many experts believe nanotechnology holds great promise is medicine. Last week, speakers at a program in Washington discussed using nanotechnology to improve health care in developing countries. The program took place at the Woodrow Wil