A planarian's guide to growing a new head

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Feb 7, 2025, 9:07 am84 pts
Cut off any part of this worm's body and it will regrow. This is the spectacular yet mysterious regenerative ability of freshwater flatworms known as planarians. The lab of Whitehead Institute Member Peter Reddien investigates the principles underlying this remarkable feat.

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