This book is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in bio-nanotechnology with an emphasis on the diverse applications in food and nutrition sciences, biomedicine, agriculture and other fields. It describes in detail the currently available methods and contains numerous references to the primary literature, making this the perfect "field guide" for chemists, biologists, biochemists and materials scientists who want to explore the fascinating world of bionanotechnology. Safety issues regarding these new technologies are examined in detail.