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… Maastricht University, particularly its research institutes CARIM and MERLN, but we’re targeting a broad international market,” adds Mastenbroek. “For example, CARIM is conducting research on the regeneration of cardiovas- cular tissue after a heart attack. We’re working closely together to show that we can produce heart-muscle cells. “But for us, it’s not just about growing human tissue. We’ll also make our equipment available to other companies. Innovation in regenerative medicine is complex and … toring trends and progress—are based on all kinds of data. How do you decide which information matters?” He is not worried that the increasingly scientific approach will make the sport less exciting. “We’re actually seeing the opposite, with early attacking and more aggressive racing. Cycling will never become an automated system—too many unexpected things happen. That’s the magic of cycling.” As for whether the mountain of data is overwhelming for the cyclists themselves, it depends on the …