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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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When seeded with heart cells, the flexible polymer scaffold contracts with a regular rhythm, just like real heart tissue. (Image: Boyang Zhang)

‘Person-on-a-chip’ — U of T engineers create lab-grown heart and liver tissue for drug testing and more

March 7, 2016

Shatha Abuelaish (CompE 1T5) and Rob D’Amico of the Hamilton Professional Firefighters Association demonstrate Xposure, a new app that helps firefighters track their exposure to hazardous chemicals. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Multidisciplinary capstone project: App helps firefighters track hazard exposure

March 4, 2016

Tangy the personal assistive robot (credit: Liz Do).

Meet three robots engineered at U of T that could improve — or save — your life

March 3, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of positive space at U of T

March 3, 2016

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