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National Institutes of Health Builds Digital Model of RPE Cells

AI-driven 3D model maps polarity changes relevant to AMD progression

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  • February 27, 2026

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    Three-dimensional digital twin of RPE cells developed by NIH researchers.

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    Model utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells.

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    AI algorithm POLARIS analyzes cellular structure.

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    Quantification of nuclear and organelle distribution in RPE cells.

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    Findings assist in understanding disruptions in AMD.

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    Offers insights into potential therapeutic discovery.

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    Combines AI and mathematical modeling for deeper cellular analysis.

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National Institutes of Health Builds Digital Model of RPE Cells

AI-driven 3D model maps polarity changes relevant to AMD progression

  • February 27, 2026

  • 2 min

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