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

Abstract Development of magnetic hydrogel-based actuators is a thriving research frontier in
contemporary advanced untethered flexible actuators. Recent development in magnetic …

Implantable flexible mechanical sensors have exhibited great potential in health monitoring
and disease diagnosis due to continuous and real-time monitoring capability. However, the …

Cell behavior is intricately intertwined with the in vivo microenvironment and endogenous
pathways. The ability to guide cellular behavior toward specific goals can be achieved by …

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

Skeletal muscle is a pro-regenerative tissue, that utilizes a tissue-resident stem cell system
to effect repair upon injury. Despite the demonstrated efficiency of this system in restoring …

Bio-based stimuli responsive materials have been widely studied as highly versatile
materials in biomedical applications. In this review, different types of bio-based stimuli …

Donor shortage for organ transplantations is a major clinical challenge worldwide. Potential
risks inevitably encountered with traditional methods include complications, secondary …

The suitable microenvironment of bone regeneration is critically important for periodontitis-
derived bone defect repair. Three major challenges in achieving a robust osteogenic …

Versatile and efficient regulation of the mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix is
crucial not only for understanding the dynamic changes in biological systems, but also for …