Sasha M George

1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Soft materials capable of reversible shape changes are of interest for devices that operate in dynamic environments. Biomedical devices, (1−4) wearable devices, (5,6) and soft robots (7,8) often function under continuously changing environments, where soft, reversibly shape-changing materials can offer adaptability or perform tasks in response to environmental cues.

Abstract Probiotics offer therapeutic benefits by modulating the local microbiome, the host immune response, and the proliferation of pathogens. Probiotics have the potential to treat complex diseases, but their persistence or colonization is required at the target site for effective treatment.