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Salamander gene could hold the key to regrowing human limbs
Biologist John Currie described the findings as foundational rather than final. “Scientists are pursuing many solutions for replacing limbs, including bioengineered scaffolds and stem cell therapies,” he said. “The gene-therapy approach in this study is a new avenue that can complement and potentially augment what will surely be a multi-disciplinary solution to one day regenerate human limbs.” He also said the collaboration across species made the project stronger.
This research was also featured in SciTechDaily.
April 22, 2026
The Conversation
Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die
“Nearly two-thirds of Americans now opt for cremation – a figure that has been steadily increasing over five decades. On the surface, that proportion tells a simple story: The nation has embraced cremation, while its preference for casket burials has fallen off,” writes law professor Tanya Marsh. “The future of American death care probably isn’t a march toward more cremation. Instead, it’ll probably be a bumpy road of unmet wants, generational surprises and alternatives that need a little more time to get on people’s radars.”
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April 24, 2026
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