title: Biology takes centre stage.
abstract: Traditionally, biomaterials have functioned primarily as implants, with only basic understanding of their interactions with the body apart from biocompatibility. A new generation of biomaterials will actively make use of interactions with biological functions, promising new capabilities and therapeutic products.
authors.affiliation: Genzyme, 153 Second Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, USA. jim.burns@genzyme.com
authors.forename: James W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D036103:Nanotechnology; D023822:Tissue Engineering
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials