Biomineralization: From Nature to Application

Biomineralization is a hot topic in the area of materials, and this volume in the "Metals Ions in Life Sciences" series takes a systematic approach, dealing with all aspects from the fundamentals to applications. Key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes are covered, as are new areas, including copper/zinc in the jaws of invertebrates or magnetic biomaterials that help birds with navigation.