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Do salamanders hold the solution to regeneration? | KurzweilAI

Do salamanders hold the solution to regeneration? | KurzweilAI | Longevity science | Scoop.it

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.

 

 

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Vilified free radicals boost tissue healing and regeneration in tadpoles (and perhaps humans)

Vilified free radicals boost tissue healing and regeneration in tadpoles (and perhaps humans) | Longevity science | Scoop.it

Oxygen-containing free radicals are commonly believed to be harmful to cells. However, research indicates they actually play a vital role in the regeneration of the tails of tadpoles. The finding could have profound implications for the healing and regeneration of human tissue.

 

 

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