This book is focussed on the lipid membrane, since that structure is a key
component of the way that living cells are able to maintain and organise their
functions. Unlocking the secrets of those membranes provides important lessons
that are valuable in guiding the construction of devices to be used for medical
applications. That philosophy is a central theme for scientists and engineers
working in the field of biomimetics. Indeed, throughout this book we emphasise
that approach in order to define the discipline of nanobiotechnology.