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regenerative medicine
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Developing lab-grown human cartilage… using apples
Astonishing but true: apples are one of the latest plant-based materials tissue engineers are experimenting with to create…
Electric pulses reprogram immune cells, study finds
Researchers have discovered that applying electrical currents to human macrophages can induce them to shift into an anti-inflammatory state, thereby enhancing their ability to promote tissue repair and regeneration.
Flipping an ancient genetic switch lets mice regrow ears
By flipping an ancient genetic switch, scientists enabled mice to regrow lost ear tissue instead of forming scars, a discovery that could unlock dormant healing abilities in other mammals.