Nanotechnology has revealed the science of the nanoscale. The global challenge that will
follow is to build up functional materials with the knowledge of nanoscale phenomena. This …

Cells interact with their surrounding environment through a combination of static and
dynamic mechanical signals that vary over stimulus types, intensity, space, and time …

Chronic diabetic wounds are a significant global healthcare challenge. Current strategies,
such as biomaterials, cell therapies, and medical devices, however, only target a few …

The application of nanomaterials in healthcare has emerged as a promising strategy due to
their unique structural diversity, surface properties, and compositional diversity. In particular …

Hydrogels have emerged in various biomedical applications, including tissue engineering
and medical devices, due to their ability to imitate the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) of …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) of natural cells typically exhibits dynamic mechanical
properties (viscoelasticity and dynamic stiffness). The viscoelasticity and dynamic stiffness of …

The efficient capture and detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in blood is very
important for the early detection of cancer. In this work, efficient detection of CTCs through …

Living materials, which are made either of or by living cells, or are synthetic materials with
programmable elements catered to cells, are environmentally responsive and can self …

Considering the feasibility of remote on–off control and deep tissue penetration, magnetic-
manipulation is highly desirable to provide on-demand extracellular matrix (ECM) signaling …

The hierarchical design and adaptive functionalities of biological tissues are driven by
dynamic biochemical, electrical, and mechanical signaling between cells and their …