Designing materials for biology and medicine
Abstract
Biomaterials have played an enormous role in the success of medical devices and drug delivery systems. We discuss here new challenges and directions in biomaterials research. These include synthetic replacements for biological tissues, designing materials for specific medical applications, and materials for new applications such as diagnostics and array technologies.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- April 2004
- DOI:
- 10.1038/nature02388
- Bibcode:
- 2004Natur.428..487L