<p>➀ Scientists at Nagaoka University of Technology developed advanced apatite nanoparticles for implant coatings to enhance cell adhesion; </p><p>➁ The research aims to improve the performance of apatite coatings and advance the field of biocompatible materials for medical devices; </p><p>➂ The findings were published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and could inspire designs of biocompatible surfaces with preferential cell adhesion.</p>