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For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key

Investigating a common gene in three very different species – salamanders, mice and zebrafish – scientists have discovered the potential for a novel gene therapy aimed at eventually regrowing limbs in humans, according to new research published this week.   “This significant research brought together three labs, working across three organisms to compare regeneration,” said Wake…

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