Nucleic acids are gaining significant attention as versatile building blocks for the next
generation of soft materials. Due to significant advances in the chemical synthesis and …

Advanced in vitro cell culture systems or microphysiological systems (MPSs), including
microfluidic organ‐on‐a‐chip (OoC), are breakthrough technologies in biomedicine. These …

DNA-based nanostructures have emerged as a versatile component for nanoscale
construction of soft materials. Multiple structural, functional properties and versatility in …

Proteins have been studied as therapeutic agents for treatment of various human diseases.
However, the delivery of protein drugs into the body is challenging. In this review, we …

Programmable hydrogels are defined as hydrogels that are able to change their properties
and functions periodically, reversibly and/or sequentially on demand. They are different from …

Non-invasively imaging multiplex microRNAs (miRNAs) in living cells is pivotal to
understanding their physiological functions and pathological development due to the key …

Photocleavable biomaterials and bioconjugates are particularly interesting because light
sources are easy to obtain and the responsiveness of materials is convenient to control. In …

In situ injectable hydrogels hold great potential for in vivo applications such as drug delivery
and regenerative medicine. However, it is challenging to ensure stable sequestration and …

DNA hydrogels have received considerable attention in various promising applications due
to their excellent biocompatibility, controlled biodegradability, adjustable mechanical …

Copper (I) catalyzed alkyne azide cycloaddition (CuAAC), the quintessential example of
'click chemistry', provides an adaptable and adequate platform for the synthesis of nanogels …