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|classification = Rare Commodity | |||
|type = Medicines | |||
|gap = 9,859 | |||
|rarealloc = 40 | |||
|location = Elion Dock, Kuma | |||
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{{Quote|These sophisticated pharmaceuticals use nanoscale materials to target disease far more efficiently than conventional medicine. The product of an ambitious R&D programme, they are developed by the technologically advanced community Utopia and exclusively distributed by Vandermeer Corporation in the Kuma system.|In-Game Description}} | |||
'''Nanomedicines''', or '''nanomeds''' for short, are a [[List of Rare Commodities|Rare Commodity]] available at Elion Dock in the Kuma system. Nanomedicines are sophisticated pharmaceuticals that use nanoscale materials to repair cell damage on a molecular level. They can heal any injury in a fraction of the normal time, and can potentially cure almost any disease and infection. Furthermore, regular use of nanomeds affects cellular senescence, drastically slowing the ageing process. In theory, nanomed users will live between 30 and 50 years longer, and will enjoy near-perfect health during those extra decades.<ref name="NNA">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c092a52a3125f40584502a4 GalNet: New Nanomedicine Announced]</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Vitadyne nanomeds === | === Vitadyne nanomeds === | ||
On December 6, 3304, pharmaceutical company [[Vitadyne Labs]] announced that it had developed an innovative new form of nanomedicine, and invited medical officials and the [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] to review their findings before bringing the product to market.<ref name="NNA" /> The IHO confirmed on December 14 that not only were Vitadyne nanomeds much more sophisticated than other available products, but all of Vitadyne's data regarding their extensive health benefits held up; the IHO began conducting clinical trials with patients. Healthcare analyst Dr. Himari Grey commented that the new nanomeds were a work of genius on the part of Professor [[Katrien Rook]], claiming that they could be the most exciting development in medicine for decades to come.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c13a3537970a57b225ab7c0 GalNet: Positive Response to Vitadyne Nanomeds]</ref> On December 22, the IHO reported that the clinical trials had demonstrated the nanomeds were extremely effective, even on patients for whom conventional treatments were unsuitable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c1cb9da34bfb82c5059a6b7 GalNet: Nanomed Trials Successful]</ref> | On December 6, 3304, pharmaceutical company [[Vitadyne Labs]] announced that it had developed an innovative new form of nanomedicine, and invited medical officials and the [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] to review their findings before bringing the product to market.<ref name="NNA" /> The IHO confirmed on December 14 that not only were Vitadyne nanomeds much more sophisticated than other available products, but all of Vitadyne's data regarding their extensive health benefits held up; the IHO began conducting clinical trials with patients. Healthcare analyst Dr. [[Himari Grey]] commented that the new nanomeds were a work of genius on the part of Professor [[Katrien Rook]], claiming that they could be the most exciting development in medicine for decades to come.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c13a3537970a57b225ab7c0 GalNet: Positive Response to Vitadyne Nanomeds]</ref> On December 22, the IHO reported that the clinical trials had demonstrated the nanomeds were extremely effective, even on patients for whom conventional treatments were unsuitable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c1cb9da34bfb82c5059a6b7 GalNet: Nanomed Trials Successful]</ref> | ||
=== Legal dispute === | === Legal dispute === | ||
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Professor Rook revealed on January 3, 3305 that Vitadyne Labs had not, in fact, invented its new nanomedicine, but had not committed a crime either. Rook stated that a group of independent pilots had found the crash site of the missing Utopian medical transport, and Vitadyne Labs had purchased the Utopian nanomeds as legitimate salvage and then used them to create a derivative type of nanomed. While Rook offered to return the original salvaged nanomeds to Utopia with Vitadyne's apologies, she insisted that Vitadyne had the right to continue to produce the derivatives. Pranav Antal quickly responded by demanding the derivatives be handed over to Utopia as well, and reasserted that Utopian technology could not be used by anyone outside the organization. The IHO announced that it would review the case and render a decision on the nanomeds' ownership.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c2a001986a66548a766dc9b GalNet: Vitadyne Admits Nanomeds of Utopian Origin]</ref> | Professor Rook revealed on January 3, 3305 that Vitadyne Labs had not, in fact, invented its new nanomedicine, but had not committed a crime either. Rook stated that a group of independent pilots had found the crash site of the missing Utopian medical transport, and Vitadyne Labs had purchased the Utopian nanomeds as legitimate salvage and then used them to create a derivative type of nanomed. While Rook offered to return the original salvaged nanomeds to Utopia with Vitadyne's apologies, she insisted that Vitadyne had the right to continue to produce the derivatives. Pranav Antal quickly responded by demanding the derivatives be handed over to Utopia as well, and reasserted that Utopian technology could not be used by anyone outside the organization. The IHO announced that it would review the case and render a decision on the nanomeds' ownership.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c2a001986a66548a766dc9b GalNet: Vitadyne Admits Nanomeds of Utopian Origin]</ref> | ||
On January 12, | On January 12, Dr. Himari Grey discussed the legal dispute over the nanomeds with [[News Feed]] [[Vox Galactica]], noting that it had raised an ethical dilemma. A number of medical experts had stepped forward to argue that the health benefits of these revolutionary new nanomeds meant that Utopia's claims of ownership appeared selfish and should be disregarded for the public good. At the same time, Vitadyne Labs had already received millions of credits from investors who expected billions in returns, and it was possible that demand could push the nanomeds' price excessively high and prevent all but the wealthiest individuals from being able to purchase them.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c3c6bd01cde991d913163b2 GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Prompt Ethical Dilemma]</ref> | ||
The IHO rendered its decision on January 17, siding with Vitadyne Labs and approving their nanomeds a legal medical product with the caveat that Vitadyne had to distribute their nanomeds through an established pharmaceutical company to ensure that strict healthcare protocols would be applied at every stage. The IHO justified its ruling by explaining that while Utopia did indeed develop the original nanomeds, Vitadyne obtained them as legal salvage and any derivatives were Vitadyne's intellectual property. Professor Katrien Rook was satisfied with the ruling and said she would comply with the IHO's conditions.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c4087d1106c067b91145cfb GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Gain Legal Approval]</ref> | The IHO rendered its decision on January 17, siding with Vitadyne Labs and approving their nanomeds a legal medical product with the caveat that Vitadyne had to distribute their nanomeds through an established pharmaceutical company to ensure that strict healthcare protocols would be applied at every stage. The IHO justified its ruling by explaining that while Utopia did indeed develop the original nanomeds, Vitadyne obtained them as legal salvage and any derivatives were Vitadyne's intellectual property. Professor Katrien Rook was satisfied with the ruling and said she would comply with the IHO's conditions.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c4087d1106c067b91145cfb GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Gain Legal Approval]</ref> | ||
=== Mass production === | === Mass production === | ||
Following the IHO's ruling, Professor Rook announced a campaign to construct a new pharmaceutical facility to produce the Vitadyne nanomeds on January 24. Pharmaceutical powerhouses [[Neomedical Industries]] and [[Vandermeer Corporation]] launched competing public campaigns to collect materials for the construction of nanomed manufacturing plants to bid for distribution license.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c49df211ec21f03130f2b2d GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomeds Campaign]</ref> | Following the IHO's ruling, Professor Rook announced a campaign to construct a new pharmaceutical facility to produce the Vitadyne nanomeds on January 24. Pharmaceutical powerhouses [[Neomedical Industries]] and [[Vandermeer Corporation]] launched competing public campaigns to collect materials for the construction of nanomed manufacturing plants to bid for distribution license.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c49df211ec21f03130f2b2d GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomeds Campaign]</ref> The campaigns concluded on January 31, but Professor Rook did not confirm which company had secured the contract.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c531b76c6e0d84085155f21 GalNet: Vitadyne Campaign Ends]</ref> | ||
On January 26, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] condemned the IHO's ruling and doubled down on categorizing Vitadyne's actions as theft. Members of the galaxy's medical community also expressed reservations about the ruling, since denying Utopia's ownership of the nanomeds in this case has likely guaranteed that Utopia will not cooperate or offer to share other technologies in the future.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c485d59d5465130d668758e GalNet: Utopia Condemns Approval of Vitadyne Nanomedicines]</ref> | On January 26, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] condemned the IHO's ruling and doubled down on categorizing Vitadyne's actions as theft. Members of the galaxy's medical community also expressed reservations about the ruling, since denying Utopia's ownership of the nanomeds in this case has likely guaranteed that Utopia will not cooperate or offer to share other technologies in the future.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c485d59d5465130d668758e GalNet: Utopia Condemns Approval of Vitadyne Nanomedicines]</ref> | ||
=== Distribution === | |||
On June 9, 3306, after over a year of preparation to ensure stringent quality controls, nanomedicines were finally introduced to the public market. [[Katrien Rook|Professor Rook]] revealed that [[Vandermeer Corporation]] had been given the contract to produce nanomeds, which would be exclusively distributed at Elion Dock in the Kuma system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5edf4e74b6d47141130b8f33 GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Reach Galactic Market]</ref> Notably, around November 2, 3306, Vitadyne nanomeds were used with success in the treatment of Imperator [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]] of [[Nova Imperium]], who had been gravely wounded in an assassination attempt by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] days before.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f9ffa0e7aa5715eb17897a4 GalNet: Hadrian Duval Saved by Aisling Duval's Intervention]</ref> | |||
== Notes == | |||
*Nanomedicines were added as a Rare Commodity with the [[Fleet Carriers Update]] on June 9, 2020. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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