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Humans May Have Always Been Able to Regenerate Body Parts–Scar Tissue Just Gets in the Way

Some animals like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, and by flipping a few genetic switches scientists have potentially unlocked innate human regeneration. The key is essentially to deprogram the natural response to build scar tissue and reprogram cells to build back bone,

Jun 23, 2026Positivity +66
Humans May Have Always Been Able to Regenerate Body Parts–Scar Tissue Just Gets in the Way

Some animals like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, and by flipping a few genetic switches scientists have potentially unlocked innate human regeneration. The key is essentially to deprogram the natural response to build scar tissue and reprogram cells to build back bone,

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