Biological tissues comprise a spatially complex structure, composition and organization at
the microscale, named the microstructure. Given the close structure-function relationships in …

Hypothesis Characterizing the microstructure of an ice/surface interface and its effect on the
icephobic behavior of surfaces remains a significant challenge. Introducing X-ray Computed …

Biodegradable intravascular stents offer a promising alternative to permanent stents for
treating atherosclerosis-related artery narrowing by potentially avoiding long-term …

Regeneration of injured tendons and ligaments (T/L) is a worldwide need. In this study
electrospun hierarchical scaffolds made of a poly-L (lactic) acid/collagen blend were …

Currently, biofilms colonizing surfaces are mainly imaged in 2D by conventional techniques,
such as optical or scanning electron microscopy. Confocal laser scanning microscopy or …

Background Calcific aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent heart valve disease in
developed countries. The aortic valve cusps progressively thicken and the valve does not …