Respiratory Organ‐on‐a‐Chip for Disease Modeling: From Architecture to Functional Integration
Respiratory organ‐on‐a‐chip (ROC) models capture key mechanical and cellular cues of the human respiratory system, enabling quantitative dissection of disease mechanisms. This review links ROC architectures to disease modeling, functional integration, and commercialization, and proposes a decision framework that aligns model complexity with mechanistic
Jinzhuo Hu +4 more
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Insect-scale flapping-wing MAVs with variable transmission ratio and wingspan: achieving payload adaptability, and self-stabilizing hovering. [PDF]
Lu X +5 more
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Microengineered Gradient Hydrogels for Mechanobiology
Gradient hydrogels are used to mimic the mechanical heterogeneity in native tissues, offering powerful in vitro platforms to study cell‐material interactions in diverse pathophysiological contexts. Here, we present a comprehensive review of the design and experimental considerations for stiffness gradient hydrogels, discussing exemplary achievements ...
Shin Wei Chong +4 more
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Self-Referenced and Wide-Range Tunable Microwave Frequency Measurement Using Period-One Oscillation and Spectral Gating. [PDF]
Yang Z, Liu Z, Dong W.
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Recapitulating Endochondral Ossification for Bone Repair: From Development to Engineering Strategy
This review summarizes the developmental basis of endochondral ossification (ECO) and its applications in bone tissue engineering (BTE). It first outlines the key biological processes and signaling pathways underlying ECO, then discusses biomaterial‐based engineering strategies derived from these principles, and finally highlights future directions for
Yiqi Su +8 more
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High-Sensitivity Terahertz Sensors for Sample Detection. [PDF]
Wei D.
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Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang +7 more
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Janus Nanoparticles in Doxorubicin Delivery: A New Frontier in Targeted Cancer Treatment. [PDF]
Flores V +3 more
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Effectiveness of a Web-Based Communication Education Program in Improving Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Family Caregivers of Nursing Home Residents: A Quasi-Experimental Study. [PDF]
Hsiao CH, Chen YT, Shieh WY, Tsai HH.
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