Friday, May 17, 2019

Scientists find new type of cell that helps tadpoles' tails regenerate

Researchers have uncovered a specialized population of skin cells that coordinate tail regeneration in frogs. These 'Regeneration-Organizing Cells' help to explain one of the great mysteries of nature and may offer clues about how this ability might be achieved in mammalian tissues.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vz18vu

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