Scientific Research On Limb Regeneration For Humans
The Axolotl which is native to Central America has amazing healing powers where it can regrow lost limbs, organs, along with its spinal cord, eyes and even parts of its brain. In fact, there is little it cannot do that does not impress scientists.
Inspired by this, researchers from around the world are building up an improved mapping of the salamander’s genome and DNA.
[Read more…] about New Limb Regeneration and Axolotl Genome ResearchNew research into Axolotl Limb Regeneration by scientists, reveals insights linking the principles of limb regrowth to Mammals which also means us humans.
The gifted ability of the Axolotl to replace lost limbs during its adult years has always compelled researchers to understand the process and using it as a perfect role model for understanding human regeneration.
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The research in regeneration of human limbs for amputees has become one step closer to reality. Scientists have successfully mapped out the genome of the Mexican axolotl salamander to help identify the genes and the DNA sequencing involved in the process of regeneration.
Consider for a moment if an exotic medical cocktail could be applied to the patient’s injury site, as they come in under hospital conditions. Allowing the body to be stimulated to regenerate a new arm or leg if lost after injury.
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For the most part, scientists have focused on salamanders and their capabilities to regrow limbs. Of course, salamanders do this with such perfection as if the injury never happened.
Researchers have focused a great deal on genetics, to see which sequences of genes that people don’t have or is dormant and/or inactivated that contribute to limb regeneration. However, scientists have questioned the debate of could humans regrow limbs with cells of the immune system?
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Scientists are peeling back the secret layers of the onion in the salamander, with the aim of regrowing human limbs for people who have suffered from devastating life-changing injuries as limb loss.
When the salamander loses its leg or tail, while unpleasant, it will heal eventually and grow back. It is not permanent. Furthermore, the axolotl can regenerate not just its limbs but any body part including the spine and even parts of its brain.
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