Humans May Have Always Been Able to Regenerate Body Parts–Scar Tissue Just Gets in the Way (opens in new tab)

Some animals like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, and by flipping a few genetic switches scientists have potentially unlocked innate human regeneration. The key is essentially to deprogram the natural response to build scar tissue and reprogram cells to build back bone, ligaments, muscle, and skin. “Why some animals can regenerate and others, particularly humans, […] The post appeared first on .