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Professor Craig Simmons (BME, MIE), left, and his collaborators have developed a new way to mature lab-grown heart cells so that they more closely mimic adult human heart tissue. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling

1 person sits staring into a microscope while two people stand behind him observing.

Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

The U of T team, left to right: Jacky Shen, Vicky Yan, Ian Chen, Saeed Abdi, Hayden Wong, Evie Xu and David Xu. (photo submitted)

U of T team sets new record at premier student bridge‑building competition

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“If this could obviate the need for people to take opioids in the first place, it would have a real societal benefit,” says University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE). (Credit: Roberta Baker)

U of T startup raises $3.25 million to eliminate prescription opioids after surgery

January 11, 2019

nsbe hackathon 700x500 Credit Geoffrey Vendeville

NSBE U of T Chapter to host first student-run Black hackathon in GTA

January 10, 2019

The Sky Guys put the DX-3 Vanguard to the test at Markham Airport. The hybrid drone features vertical take-off and landing, long-range communications and cloud-based analytics. (Credit: The Sky Guys)

How a team of U of T Engineering graduates are developing a next-generation drone

January 9, 2019

A collaboration between UTIAS professor Philippe Lavoie and zoologists at UBC have determined gulls are able to transition across a broad range of wing shapes to stabilize glide. (Credit: Christina Harvey)

U of T Engineering collaboration with zoologists reveals how gulls ‘wing morph’ for stable soaring

January 2, 2019

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