Salamanders can reveal the secret to limb regeneration in humans, scientists have revealed
Genetic Factors Shaping Salamander Tails Determine Regeneration Pace: Research
Salamanders' capacity to regrow lost limbs may seem infinite when compared with that of humans.
Salamanders' capacity to regrow lost limbs may seem infinite when compared with that of humans.
The study demonstrates that the ERK pathway is not fully active in mammalian cells, but when forced to be constantly active, gives the cells more potential for reprogramming and regeneration. This could help researchers better understand diseases and design new therapies.
Lead researcher on the study, Dr Max Yun said that while humans have limited regenerative abilities, other organisms, such as the salamander, are able to regenerate an impressive repertoire of complex structures including parts of their hearts, eyes, spinal cord, tails, and they are the only adult vertebrates able to regenerate full limbs.
Mammal With Salamander-like Regenerative Abilities Discovered By UF Biologist
A University of Florida study finds that a small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new research in regenerative medicine.
A University of Florida study finds that a small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new research in regenerative medicine.
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Salamanders may Hold the Solution to Regeneration
Scientists have found that salamanders' immune systems are key to their remarkable ability to regrow limbs, and could also underpin their ability to regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue and even parts of their hearts.
Scientists have found that salamanders' immune systems are key to their remarkable ability to regrow limbs, and could also underpin their ability to regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue and even parts of their hearts.
