8.Since its birth of 1980s, SPM has applied widely in many fields such as nanotechnology, material sciences, physics, chemistry, and lifesciences with thedevelopment and innovation of SPM.
10.Predictions airs made in 4major respects of lifesciences in the 21st century, including the trend of development in biotechnology. This article presents a general view on lifesciences as a whole and helps to understandfuture directions of developments.