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Why can't people regenerate limbs like salamanders?
Key Takeaways
- Some animals like salamanders can naturally regenerate lost limbs.
- Humans lack the biological ability to regrow complex body parts.
- Researchers study these animals to advance regenerative medicine.
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While some animals possess the incredible ability to fully regenerate lost limbs and tissues, humans and most mammals cannot do the same. Scientists continue to research the underlying biological and genetic mechanisms of regeneration in animals like salamanders to understand if these processes could one day inspire regenerative medicine breakthroughs for humans.
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