Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs

ScienceDaily
May 9, 2026, 1:04 am391 ptsTop
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in salamanders and mice. They…

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