The development of fiber materials has accompanied the evolution of human civilization for
centuries. Recent advances in materials science and chemistry offered fibers new …

Aerogel fibers garner tremendous scientific interest due to their unique properties such as
ultrahigh porosity, large specific surface area, and ultralow thermal conductivity, enabling …

Fabrics represent a unique platform for seamlessly integrating electronics into everyday
experiences. The advancements in functionalizing fabrics at both the single fibre level and …

Light is used extensively in biological and medical research for optogenetic
neuromodulation, fluorescence imaging, photoactivatable gene editing and light-based …

Neurotransmitters, as important chemical small molecules, perform the function of neural
signal transmission from cell to cell. Excess concentrations of neurotransmitters are often …

Fibrous wearable and implantable devices have emerged as a promising technology,
offering a range of new solutions for minimally invasive monitoring of human health …

Photoresponsive biomaterials are experiencing a transition from in vitro models to in vivo
demonstrations that point toward clinical translation. Dynamic hydrogels for cell …

As the fundamental building block of optical fiber communication technology, thermally
drawn optical fibers have fueled the development and prosperity of modern information …

Neural probes are among the most widely applied tools for studying neural circuit functions
and treating neurological disorders. Given the complexity of the nervous system, it is highly …

Today's optical neuromodulation techniques are rapidly evolving, benefiting from advances
in photonics, genetics and materials science. In this review, we provide an up-to-date …