Nervous System Role in Regeneration (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Nervous System Role in Regeneration

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Regeneration of the flatworm is guided by neural patterns. Middle segment excised with an additional cutout along the ventral nerve cord directs regrowth of a complete worm with a second head.

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Alexis Pietak and Mike Levin, Tufts University

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