Tissue engineering: Advancements, challenges and future perspectives

Tissue engineering integrates biology, medicine, engineering, and materials science principles to design and develop functional substitutes for damaged or diseased tissues and organs. Research explores tissue's history, function, challenges, and applications in biomedical engineering. It is explained with fact-based examples demonstrating how tissue engineering influences decision-making, research practices, and the development of medical technologies to improve patient care and outcomes. Additionally, it explores the latest advancements in biomaterials, cell biology, and tissue fabrication techniques, highlighting their potential to revolutionize medical treatments. This multidisciplinary approach aims to conceptualize and identify the paradigm, processes, and design of tissue engineering, focusing on restoring, maintaining, or enhancing tissue function and ultimately improving patients' quality of life and longevity.