...Yanmin Gao; Hao Qi Being a natural polymer, DNA attracts extensive attention and possesses great potential to open a new way for researches of biomedical or material science. In the past few decades, approaches have been developed to bring DNA into the realm of bulk materials. In this review, we...

... and pluripotency to differentiate into most of the cellular lineages [ 4 , 5 ]. Biomedical Biotechnology 08 10 2015 09 03 2016 Manuscript received October 8, 2015; final manuscript received March 9, 2016; published online May 6, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Feng Xu. 1 Corresponding...

...) Functional optimality in bioengineering dually mirrors esthetic appeal in the arts through mathematical modelability in cognitive sciences. Such an embarking onto fractal engineering and biomedical research and education hinges on three hypotheses: Fig. 4 Roxy Paine’s Graft (2008–2009...

...; published online April 13, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Feng Xu. 22 09 2015 10 02 2016 Biomedical Two-dimensional cell culture has been widely used as an in vitro model to research and test candidate drugs prior to animal models or clinical trials [ 1 , 2 ]. Several Food and Drug...

.... Such a wound is referred to critical size defect, which was defined as the smallest intra osseous defect that would not heal spontaneously if left untreated during the lifetime of the animal [ 5 ]. Biomedical Biotechnology 15 09 2015 03 02 2016 Manuscript received September 15...

... 30 11 2015 Biomedical Imaging techniques Modeling and simulation Today, with the advent and development of new technologies for 3D imaging and high calculation capacity of computers, the observation of internal anatomical structures can be performed virtually, without alteration...

.... Manuscript received September 16, 2015; final manuscript received January 4, 2016; published online March 17, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Feng Xu. 16 09 2015 04 01 2016 Biomedical Nanostructure Nanotechnolgy Nerve injury is a crucial clinical problem that can result in limited...

... 17, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Charalabos Doumanidis. 16 08 2015 20 01 2016 Biomedical Modeling and simulation Tooth loss has major consequences and negative impacts on quality of life, daily function, and overall health. The most obvious effects are esthetic, self-image...

... 2015 Biomedical Biotechnology Fabrication Methods Growth Tools Multiple cell types, such as pancreatic cells, embryonic stem cells (ESCs), and cancerous cells, exist as 3D spheroids in vivo, which commonly scale from tens to hundreds of microns [ 1 – 4 ]. Cell spheroids...

... in muscle contraction in varied neuromuscular studies. 1 Corresponding author. Manuscript received July 31, 2015; final manuscript received November 4, 2015; published online March 8, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Charalabos Doumanidis. 31 07 2015 04 11 2015 Biomedical...

... influence, but cannot be readily isolated from, the observed in vivo uptake propensities of NPs. Biomedical Drug delivery Particles 02 07 2015 16 10 2015 Manuscript received July 2, 2015; final manuscript received October 16, 2015; published online November 6, 2015. Assoc...

... cause DNA damage [ 33 , 34 ]. Biomedical The creation of functional tissues is a major aim of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. One of the most popular approaches is to begin with a temporary artificial 3D cell culture matrix or a scaffold supporting the initial cell attachment...

...) interactions. Manuscript received June 29, 2015; final manuscript received August 25, 2015; published online September 29, 2015. Assoc. Editor: Ibrahim Ozbolat. 29 06 2015 25 08 2015 Biomedical For the past several decades, the need of recreating an in vivo like environment...

... of biological materials including cells and nutrients. In addition to providing the architectural template, they attempt to mimic an in vivo 3D environment that can stimulate cells to secrete ECM in a more natural and efficient manner. Biomedical Biotechnology Materials Processes 04 06 2015...

... Engineering and Diagnostic Medicine ,” FASEB J.: Off. Publ. Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol. , 23 ( 10 ), pp. 3309 – 3314 . 10.1096/fj.09-130260 Biomedical Biotechnology Modeling and simulation Nanotechnolgy Microfluidic systems emerged in the last two decades as powerful platforms...

... biology. Three-dimensional models can more accurately describe the complexity of human organs than traditional 2D models which have been able to in the past [ 7 , 8 ]. Biomedical Fabrication Materials Growth Processes 06 04 2015 21 07 2015 Manuscript received April 6...

... of media in a matter of minutes. Biomedical Biotechnology Fabrication Methods Growth Tools The major goals of the field of regenerative medicine are to treat and restore function to damaged and dysfunctional tissue [ 1 ]. A major challenge in this field is to develop methodologies...

... April 12, 2015; final manuscript received April 16, 2015; published online September 29, 2015. Assoc. Editor: Abraham Quan Wang. 12 04 2015 16 04 2015 Biomedical Biotechnology Bioprinting is a promising technology in regenerating tissues and organs and has recently gained...

... of evidence suitable for legal proceedings. Biomedical Biotechnology Materials Methods Nanostructure Nanotechnolgy Particles Pharmaceuticals Tools Processes Forensic science, according to the California Criminalistics Institute, is defined as an application of the methods...

... mechanisms of the intrinsic nanotopography sensitive responses that lead to the enhanced CTC capture are explored. Biomedical Detection methods Methods Nanostructure Nanotechnolgy Tools Cancer related disease treatment remains a challenge worldwide since cancer was first identified...