Biomimetic

Mini reproductive system on a chip mimics human menstrual cycle

Researchers create models of organs such as a uterus and cervix in the laboratory

A new bioinspired technique can transform silk protein into complex materials that are easily programmable at the nano-, micro- and macro-scales

Materials that mimic the biological and physical properties of heart valve tissue could help repair and regenerate damaged or diseased valves

Mimicking the hierarchical microstructure of the clingfish sucker for materials applications

Inspired by natural adhesive materials, scientists have developed a synthetic version that can be controlled remotely using UV light

A new 3D printing method can produce materials with independently tunable macro-and microscale porosity using a ceramic foam ink

Tiny transport system, inspired by micro-scale motion in bacterial cilia and flagella, has been developed

Single cell resolution building blocks for tissue engineering

Repairing bones damaged by cancer surgery requires scaffold materials that can support tissue regeneration and suppressing tumor regrowth