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Author name: 
Rainer Beck
Affiliation: 
Heriot-Watt University
Description: 
This histology section shows a successful demonstration of ultrafast laser machining on pig intestine. The upper tissue (mucosa) is removed with high precision and very minimal collateral damage. A potential application of this technique could be the treatment of early stage bowel cancer.

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