Are biotech an nanotech related ?

……..Biotechnology…………………….

http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/biotechnology

The use of microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, or biological substances, such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Applications include the production of certain drugs, synthetic hormones, and bulk foodstuffs as well as the bioconversion of organic waste and the use of genetically altered bacteria in the cleanup of oil spills.

The application of the principles of engineering and technology to the life sciences; bioengineering.

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http://www.crnano.org/whatis.htm

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What is Nanotechnology?

http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale.

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New Facility Will Merge Biotech and Nanotech

http://www.reed-electronics.com/semiconductor/article/CA6428420.html?ref=nbra

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I would venture a guess of YES! It’s just a smaller version.