{
  "id": 15682660,
  "title": "Technologies seen at Osaka Expo increasingly being put into practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/technologies-seen-at-osaka-expo-increasingly-being-put-into-practice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T01:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/20/japan/japan-osaka-expo-legacy-one-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Technologies on display at the 2025 Osaka World Exposition are starting to see real-world applications, according to recent reports. One notable example is a heart muscle cell sheet created from induced pluripotent stem cells. This innovative material holds promise for patients suffering from ischemic cardiomyopathy, a condition where clogged blood vessels impair heart muscle function.\n\nPatients with advanced stages of the disease often face a dire situation, requiring a heart transplant when symptoms become severe. However, the wait for a suitable donor organ can be lengthy, with some individuals waiting for over five years. The prospect of alternative treatments is particularly encouraging for those enduring such prolonged delays.\n\nThree sheets of Cuorips' RiHeart iPS cell-based tissue, when integrated into the heart, can spur the recovery of 100 million cardiomyocytes. These cardiomyocytes play a crucial role in restoring blood vessel function, thereby enhancing overall heart performance. This breakthrough technology represents a significant advancement in the field of cardiac care, offering hope to patients who have been enduring extended waiting periods for life-saving transplants.",
  "summary": "Heart muscle cells, a \"human washing machine\" and a flying car have all seen new interest or progress since the event.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}