Biomimetic design strategies for biomedical applications

Creatures in nature adapt to changing environments by shaping their structures and functions in ingenious ways. A major focus of current biomedical research is seeking inspiration from the structure, function, and behavior of these natural organisms and combining biological principles with materials science and engineering to help solve great challenges in healthcare, medical devices, and biomedical technologies. Therefore, biomimetic design is leading the revolution in the biomedical field, facilitating innovation in diverse areas, including biomaterials, drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensing, medical devices, and bionic prosthetics. These applications have vastly expanded the boundaries of biomedicine and have profound implications for improving human ability to diagnose and treat diseases, as well as elevate patients' quality of life. This review focuses on the biomimetic design strategies and applications of disease diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in the biomedical field in recent years, aiming to provide new insights for bionic exploration.