Monday, February 19, 2007

Science Finds New Ways to Regrow Fingers

Source: Associated Press
Date: February 19, 2007

Summary:

Researchers are investigating ways to regrow fingers — and someday, even limbs by studying how some animals regrow body parts. In studying the mice and salamanders, scientists will examine the role of cells, genes and biochemical signals in order to possibly translate their findings into applications for human limb regeneration.