Plant architecture fundamentally differs from that of other multicellular organisms in that
individual cells serve as osmotic bricks, defined by the equilibrium between the internal …

Stem cells and their local microenvironment, or niche, communicate through mechanical
cues to regulate cell fate and cell behaviour and to guide developmental processes. During …

Although only a few stem cell-based therapies are currently available to patients, stem cells
hold tremendous regenerative potential, and several exciting clinical applications are on the …

Extracellular matrix (ECM) derived components are emerging sources for the engineering of
biomaterials that are capable of inducing desirable cell-specific responses. This review …

For centuries, Bombyx mori silkworm silk fibroin has been used as a high-end textile fiber.
Beyond textiles, silk fibroin has also been used as a surgical suture material for decades …

The bone marrow niche has mystified scientists for many years, leading to widespread
investigation to shed light into its molecular and cellular composition. Considerable efforts …

Over the last decade, numerous biopolymers have received more attention in medical
applications involving novel biomaterials because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability …

The native extracellular matrix (ECM) generally exhibits dynamic mechanical properties and
displays time‐dependent responses to deformation or mechanical loading, in terms of …

The field of regenerative medicine holds considerable promise for treating diseases that are
currently intractable. Although many researchers are adopting the strategy of cell …

Advancement of bioprinting technology is limited by the availability of materials that both
facilitate bioprinting logistics as well as support cell viability and function by providing tissue …