Going out on a limb: regrowing human limbs is possible, although we can’t yet do it
Knowing it can be done and how to go about it is still a great step.
Tag: regeneration
These adorable mice can regenerate their kidneys without scarring
They could teach us how to do it as well.
New “bone spackling” that can fix injuries with a simple injection shows promise in mice
Sticks and stones may break your bones but this thing will fix'em right up.
Researchers map the genetic mechanisms that makes hydras ‘immortal’
"All organisms share the same injury response pathway but in some organisms like hydra, it leads to regeneration," the team ...
Scientists heal wounds without scarring
Researchers found a way to heal wounds without scarring via insertion of hair follicles into the wound.
Scientist decode the largest genome so far – and it belongs to the axolotl
So far, scientists couldn't sequence all of it due to its huge length.
After being decapitated, flatworms not only grow back their head but also regain memories
Research on nematodes have always been convenient for scientists. For one, they grow and breed really fast, making them ideal ...
Stem Cell therapy could help us grow back fingers
Mammals can naturally regenerate the very top of their fingers and toes after amputation; starting from this idea, researchers have ...
