Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a major contributing factor for discogenic low back
pain (LBP), causing a significant global disability. The IVD consists of an inner core …

Skin is the largest organ of the human body, protecting it against the external environment.
Despite high self-regeneration potential, severe skin defects will not heal spontaneously and …

The origins of low-temperature tissue storage research date back to the late 1800s. Over half
a century later, osmotic stress was revealed to be a main contributor to cell death during …

Hemophilia A and B are rare X‐linked inherited bleeding disorders caused by complete or
partial deficiency in or the absence of coagulation factors VIII and IX. Recurrent joint …

Several studies have illustrated that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can
elicit therapeutic effects that are similar to those produced by its invasive counterpart, vagus …

The development, maintenance of healthy bone and regeneration of injured tissue in the
human body comprise a set of intricate and finely coordinated processes. However, an …

Nowadays, bone diseases and defects as a result of trauma, cancers, infections and
degenerative and inflammatory conditions are increasing. Consequently, bone repair and …

Sensory feedback from touch is critical for many tasks carried out by robots and humans,
such as grasping objects or identifying materials. Electronic skin (e-skin) is a crucial …

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a chronic pain syndrome in the lower back region, lasting
for at least 3 months. CLBP represents the second leading cause of disability worldwide …

Electrical stimulation of the auricular vagus nerve (aVNS) is an emerging technology in the
field of bioelectronic medicine with applications in therapy. Modulation of the afferent vagus …