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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have grown living human skin on a robotic finger, a bioengineering milestone reported by tech media. The cultured skin, built from human cells, covers the robotic digit and could one day give robots a lifelike appearance and touch sensitivity, with applications also envisioned in cosmetics testing and regenerative medicine.
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The University of Tokyo has selected Yuko Fujigaki as its next president, making her the first woman to lead Japan's top-ranked university since its founding in 1877. She takes over at a difficult moment, with the institution recently facing a series of scandals and funding setbacks. Commenters are highlighting the historic nature of the appointment and the challenges ahead.