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Topology of the Human Tongue

Machine learning and topological data analysis identify unique features of human papillae in 3D scans
“Here, we [University of Edinburgh] present [MORE]

A “Smart Scalpel” 

A generative force model for surgical skill quantification using sensorised instruments
“Here we [at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland] describe a [MORE]

AI Against Aging

Machine learning algorithm identifies 3 natural anti-aging chemicals
“Here, we [University of Edinburgh] report the discovery of three senolytics using cost-effective [MORE]

The Scent of Parkinson’s Disease

Nurse Joy Milne’s sensitive ability can smell Parkinson’s disease
There are human “supertasters;” so, a “super smeller” isn’t a huge stretch.  [MORE]

A Hair-Sized Lung Probe

Lung alveolus
In an extremely fine optical fiber, Scottish scientists devised a tool for assessing lung disease deep in the organ.  [MORE]

Stem Cells into Functional Liver Tissue

Stem cell derived liver cells
Five years ago, researchers reported success in growing liver “buds” (organoids) from stem cells, and three [MORE]

Camera that Sees through the Body

Human Body Illuminated
“Experts have integrated thousands of single photon detectors onto a silicon chip, similar to that found in a [MORE]

Photon Imaging through Deep Tissue

Photon Medical Camera
As an endoscopic camera is inserted into the body, scattered light diminishes the image it shows. Researchers at [MORE]

Regenerated Thymus

Lab Grown Thymus Gland
The Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh has succeeded in growing a fully functional [MORE]

Regenerated Thymus

Thymus
Billed as “the world’s first regeneration of a living organ,” scientists in the University of Edinburgh’s Center for Regenerative Medicine, [MORE]