Introduction

 

Bioengineering is a combination of engineering and biology that has a range of application. This form of engineering varies from designing products that mimic the functions of certain body parts to the manufacturing of medicines. This website consists of blogs that describe the cell and human biology of biomaterials after being implanted into a human body. As long as a material is compatible with the living system of a human, it is considered as a biomaterial. Therefore, biomaterial could be metal, polymers, ceramics, etc. Biomaterials applications consist of medical implants, promoting healing and regenerating of human tissue and drug deliveries. Biomaterials are used in biomedical products such as, heart valves, hip joint replacements and dental implants. [1] This website explains how the body responds to the implantation of biomaterial and the examples of specific biomaterials used in the different body sites. There will be five blogs on this website on cell adhesion, cell communication, biocompatibility, side effects and immune response along with interaction with blood.