Biomineralization: Integrating mechanism and evolutionary history
PUPA Gilbert, KD Bergmann, N Boekelheide… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) biomineralizing organisms have played major roles in the
history of life and the global carbon cycle during the past 541 Ma. Both marine diversification …
history of life and the global carbon cycle during the past 541 Ma. Both marine diversification …
A review on diatom biosilicification and their adaptive ability to uptake other metals into their frustules for potential application in bone repair
Diatoms are unicellular eukaryotic algae that have a distinctive siliceous cell wall (frustule)
with unique architectures. The nanotopography of the frustule is perfectly replicated between …
with unique architectures. The nanotopography of the frustule is perfectly replicated between …
Potential role of silicon in plants against biotic and abiotic stresses
In climate change scenarios, biotic and abiotic stresses are among the serious
environmental strains that limit agricultural productivity worldwide. Silicon (Si) compounds …
environmental strains that limit agricultural productivity worldwide. Silicon (Si) compounds …
A self-degradable “nanoarmor” coating of medical implant potentiates bone fracture healing
B Yuan, M Xue, Y Zhao, Q Guo, G Zheng, Z Xu, F Li… - Nano Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Bionic functional coating plays a pivotal role in promoting internal fixation treatment of bone
fracture. However, post-traumatic microenvironment characterized by hypoxia and acidic …
fracture. However, post-traumatic microenvironment characterized by hypoxia and acidic …
Structural evidence for extracellular silica formation by diatoms
The silica cell wall of diatoms, a widespread group of unicellular microalgae, is an exquisite
example for the ability of organisms to finely sculpt minerals under strict biological control …
example for the ability of organisms to finely sculpt minerals under strict biological control …
Hydrogen-bonded silicene nanosheets of engineered bandgap and selective degradability for photodynamic therapy
Silicon, a highly biocompatible and ubiquitous chemical element in living systems, exhibits
great potentials in biomedical applications. However, the silicon-based nanomaterials such …
great potentials in biomedical applications. However, the silicon-based nanomaterials such …
Mechanism of branching morphogenesis inspired by diatom silica formation
The silica-based cell walls of diatoms are prime examples of genetically controlled, species-
specific mineral architectures. The physical principles underlying morphogenesis of their …
specific mineral architectures. The physical principles underlying morphogenesis of their …
Rethinking antigen source: cancer vaccines based on whole tumor cell/tissue lysate or whole tumor cell
L Diao, M Liu - Advanced Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Cancer immunotherapies have improved human health, and one among the important
technologies for cancer immunotherapy is cancer vaccine. Antigens are the most important …
technologies for cancer immunotherapy is cancer vaccine. Antigens are the most important …
Electron microscopy of cellular ultrastructure in three dimensions
Electron microscopy in three dimensions (3D) of cells and tissues can be essential for
understanding the ultrastructural aspects of biological processes. The quest for 3D …
understanding the ultrastructural aspects of biological processes. The quest for 3D …
Biocarbon-directed vertical δ-MnO2 nanoflakes for boosting lithium-ion diffusion kinetics
Manganese dioxide (MnO 2) with high theoretical capacity (1230 mAh/g) and low cost is
considered as a promising anode material for next generation high energy density lithium …
considered as a promising anode material for next generation high energy density lithium …