# Magnetic Blood Purification An Elegant Nanotech Solution to Lead Poisoning By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanotech-magnetic-blood-purification-an-elegant-solution-to-lead-poisoning References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16481-innovation-magnetic-blood-detox.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=nanotechnology) We often think of lead poisoning as being a thing of the past. Not only is it still a problem in the United States, it is still a major problem worldwide for humans (and pets!) Lead has also not been easy to remove from the body -- until now. Researchers from Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, South Korea, have come up with an elegant way of removing [lead from the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lead-protection). Using magnetic nano-particles that attach to lead, they are able to inject this substance into the body, after which they use a [modified dialysis machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nephrogen) and magnet to pull the lead from the blood. This technology may be able to be adapted to [pull other toxins from the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambiotics) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magnetic Nano-particles:** Opportunity for developing innovative medical treatments by utilizing magnetic nano-particles for targeted toxin removal. - **Modified Dialysis Machine:** Potential for disruptive advancements in medical technology by utilizing a modified dialysis machine to efficiently remove toxins from the body. - **Toxin Removal Technology:** Emerging field of developing new methods and solutions for effectively removing various toxins from the body using innovative technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Technology:** The medical technology industry can explore opportunities for developing and commercializing magnetic blood purification technologies. - **Nanotechnology:** Nanotechnology industry can leverage magnetic nano-particles for various applications in healthcare, including targeted toxin removal. - **Biotechnology:** Biotechnology sector can explore the potential of developing novel methods utilizing magnetic nanoparticles for toxin removal and purification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Venom Removal Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-removal.md) - [Self-Adjusting Insulin Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-system.md) - [Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-injectables.md) - [Portable Painkilling Drug Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drug-tracker.md) - [Waste Management Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfas-removal-technology.md) - [Kitchen Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-station-1.md) - [Breakthrough Mercury Disposal Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercury-disposal-technology.md) - [Magnetic Mine-Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minedetection-system.md) - [Veterinary Medicine Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anibiom.md)