Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Novel High-Efficacy Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Myxinidin and their Therapeutic Efficacy in Bacterial Pneumonia.

Journal of medicinal chemistry·2026
Same author

Biomechanical advantages of double-column bridging plate-augmented PFNA for complex subtrochanteric femoral fractures: a finite element analysis.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders·2026
Same author

Glial high-mobility group box 1 translocation promotes post-stroke epileptic seizures.

Neurochemistry international·2026
Same author

Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Serves as a Valuable Minimally Invasive Surgical Option for Adolescent Lumbar Disc Herniation: Mid-Term Outcomes from a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal of pain research·2026
Same author

Flexible High-Frequency Underwater Transducer Based on Piezoelectric Composites.

Micromachines·2026
Same author

Propylsulfonic acid-bonded silica stationary phase through mercapto oxidation for chromatographic separation of rare earth elements.

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 1, 2025

Finite Element Modelling of a Cellular Electric Microenvironment
08:23

Finite Element Modelling of a Cellular Electric Microenvironment

Published on: May 18, 2021

3.5K

Engineered living materials (ELMs) design: From function allocation to dynamic behavior modulation.

Yanyi Wang1, Yi Liu2, Jing Li1

  • 1Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Cas Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.

Current Opinion in Chemical Biology
|August 15, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Engineered living materials (ELMs) mimic nature's self-healing and growth capabilities. Researchers are developing ELMs by integrating biological components or programming cellular responses for advanced material functionalities.

Keywords:
Engineered living materials (ELMs)Living compositesMulticellular consortiaResponsive materialsSynthetic biology

More Related Videos

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery
11:06

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Published on: November 14, 2015

9.0K
Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
10:32

Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Published on: February 1, 2016

33.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 1, 2025

Finite Element Modelling of a Cellular Electric Microenvironment
08:23

Finite Element Modelling of a Cellular Electric Microenvironment

Published on: May 18, 2021

3.5K
Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery
11:06

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Published on: November 14, 2015

9.0K
Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
10:32

Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Published on: February 1, 2016

33.9K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Synthetic Biology

Background:

  • Natural materials exhibit unique "living" properties like self-growth and self-healing, surpassing many synthetic materials.
  • Engineered living materials (ELMs) leverage engineered living systems for dynamic, responsive materials with programmable functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the primary design strategies for engineered living materials (ELMs).
  • To explore the potential and challenges of current ELMs.
  • To provide future perspectives on the field of ELMs.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing two main design directions for ELMs: incorporating functional material modules and programming cellular behaviors.
  • Analyzing the integration of biological building blocks (proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids) and artificial materials.
  • Examining cell-cell and cell-environment interactions for smart ELM design.

Main Results:

  • Identified two key approaches for ELM design: performance enhancement via modules and smart functionality via cellular programming.
  • Highlighted the use of engineered biological and artificial components for material modules.
  • Emphasized the role of dynamic cellular behaviors in creating responsive ELMs.

Conclusions:

  • ELMs offer a promising avenue for creating advanced materials inspired by nature.
  • Further research into ELM design strategies and applications is warranted.
  • The field holds potential for significant advancements in material science and biotechnology.