How the axolotl’s regrows its tail
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Researchers have discovered that the brain plays an active role in the axolotl’s remarkable ability to regenerate its tail, utilizing signaling pathways and a neuropeptide called neurotensin. Blocking brain activity hinders tail regrowth, suggesting a coordinated brain-to-body communication essential for regeneration, potentially offering new avenues for human healing. Read the full article at https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/how-the-axolotl-s-brain-helps-it-regrow-its-tail-0cccu0
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