In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

Recent innovations in differentiating cardiomyocytes from human induced pluripotent stem
cells (hiPSCs) have unlocked a viable path to creating in vitro cardiac models. Currently …

Cells are able to perceive complex mechanical cues from their microenvironment, which in
turn influences their development. Although the understanding of these intricate …

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly metastatic, chemoresistant
malignancy and is characterized by a dense, desmoplastic stroma that modulates PDAC …

In the human body, cells in a tissue are exposed to signals derived from their specific
extracellular matrix (ECM), such as architectural structure, mechanical properties, and …

Cells can perceive complex mechanical cues across both the micro‐and nanoscale which
can influence their development. While causative effects between surface topography and …

The control of cell fate assisted by synthetic drug-delivering materials is still a challenging
task for spatiotemporal regulation of bioactive molecules in native tissues. In this study, the …

The conventional treatments for critical-sized bone defect repairs, such as autograft or
allograft of bone are expensive procedures. Hence, develo** better and economically …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint degenerative disease characterized by chronic
joint inflammation. The pathogenesis of OA has not been fully elucidated yet. Cartilage …

Nanoscale morphologies on the surface of substrates/scaffolds have gained considerable
attention in cartilage tissue engineering for their potential to improve chondrogenic …