Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for first time in more than 250 million years

ScienceDaily
Oct 14, 2021, 2:19 pm267 pts
Lizards can regrow severed tails, making them the closest relative to humans that can regenerate a lost appendage. But in lieu of the original tail that includes a spinal column and nerves, the replacement structure is an imperfect cartilage tube. Now, a study describes how stem cells can help lizards…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Kia Hosts Global PBV Conversion Partners Day to Strengthen PBV Ecosystem Collaboration 118

Tesla Business-Branded Superchargers Spotted in Florida 101

Dinosaur mummy found with hooves and a hidden crest 58

Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs 22

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.