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The field of biomaterials science dates back centuries to the ancient Greeks and Chinese, who used natural materials to ameliorate the effects of diseases. However, not until late in the twentieth century did the design and use of medical devices using synthetic and natural materials advance rapidly. The largely empirical problem-solving strategies, such as trial-and-error materials selection procedures, have evolved into a multidisciplinary field that requires in-depth knowledge of biochemistry, anatomy, structural biology, immunology, histology, pathobiology, engineering, and materials science.
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Silver, F.H., Christiansen, D.L. (1999). Introduction to Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility. In: Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0557-9_1
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