Kyoto University Paves the Way for Regeneration of Amputated Limbs in Mammals (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Kyoto University Paves the Way for Regeneration of Amputated Limbs in Mammals

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In a first, Japanese researchers have regenerated functional joints in frogs by activating a newly-found "reintegration" mechanism. Further understanding of this process may help transplanted tissues integrate with the original organs and limbs after surgical removal or amputation.

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