Presence of this inhibitor disrupts regeneration of fin
tissue after amputation injury.
Not exact matches
The reason why some animals can regenerate
tissues after severe organ loss or
amputation while others, such as humans, can not renew some structures has always intrigued scientists.
Scientists have been investigating the molecular aspects that underline regeneration aiming to understand why some animals have the ability to regrow entire
tissue structures
after amputation or injury whereas humans can just regenerate few organs, such as the liver or the skin.
Other projects that use stem cells include the development of cell therapies to improve functional recovery
after compartment syndrome, a condition associated with blast injuries that can cause
tissue death and
amputation.
Initial work at the firm will involve research into a particular drug that, according to tests, can double the rate at which complex
tissues in zebrafish regrow
after amputation.