Focus
Biomaterials
- Focus issue:
- June 2009 Volume 8, No 6
The biomaterials field is booming, thanks to unprecedented levels of understanding of biological systems and their interfaces with materials. Advances in the lab should make major impacts on patient care soon. We look at the history, current status and future prospects for this dynamic field.
Editorial
Boom time for biomaterials - p439
doi:10.1038/nmat2451
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Commentary
Biology takes centre stage - pp441 - 443
James W. Burns
doi:10.1038/nmat2462
Abstract - Biology takes centre stage | Full text - Biology takes centre stage | PDF (418KB) - Biology takes centre stage
Interview
The evolution of biomaterials - pp444 - 445
Interview with Langer
doi:10.1038/nmat2447
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Review
Complexity in biomaterials for tissue engineering - pp457 - 470
Elsie S. Place, Nicholas D. Evans & Molly M. Stevens
doi:10.1038/nmat2441
Abstract - Complexity in biomaterials for tissue engineering | Full text - Complexity in biomaterials for tissue engineering | PDF (1,427KB) - Complexity in biomaterials for tissue engineering