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This Tiny Worm Can Regrow Its Head Because Its Stem Cells Work Without Supervision
The human body has good reason for its tighter controls. Cells that multiply unchecked are the roots of cancer. “Our hope is ...
Stem cells, which drive regeneration, require a microenvironment in tissue called a niche, but not so much in this ...
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Unraveling cancer’s neural connections: NIH-funded study investigates how stem cell regulation influences tissue renewal and cancer development
The same cellular renewal that keeps our bodies healthy might also fuel the growth of cancer. A UC Merced biologist has found that the brain could hold the key to stopping it.
A tiny animal with an extraordinary ability could teach us how to regenerate lost or damaged body parts. A beheading is lethal for most animals, but not for the flatworm. Chop its head off, and it ...
Stowers scientists discover new rules about how flatworm stem cells regrow body parts, offering insights into potential tissue repair and regenerative medicine in humans. "For instance, human ...
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Officials issue warning after several sightings of dangerous 'hammerhead worm': 'Don't kill it, don't squish it, don't cut it up'
There’s a real risk. Officials issue warning after several sightings of dangerous 'hammerhead worm': 'Don't kill it, don't ...
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squish A Hammerhead Worm
While squishing worms might seem like a reasonable way to kill them, when it comes to the hammerhead worm, that reaction ...
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Stowers scientists discover new rules about how flatworm stem cells regrow body parts, offering insights into ...
Imagine this: you accidentally lose an arm or a leg, and instead of rushing to the hospital, your body just grows it back.
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