TIL that it may be possible for humans to regenerate parts of their body in the future
Can you imagine if we could grow an amputated leg or arm again? Or restore complete tissues of our body, regardless of where they are or the function they have?
A new study of one of our closest invertebrate relatives, the acorn worm, reveals that this feat might one day be possible. Acorn worms burrow in the sand around coral reefs, but their ancestral relationship to chordates means they have a genetic makeup and body plan surprisingly similar to ours. - Science Daily
A study from the University of Washington showed that the acorn worm can regenerate any part of their body, including the head and the nervous system.
If scientists were able to decipher this genetic marvel, they might be able to convey the same technique to humans through genetic manipulation.
But here, from my point of view, comes a very important question.
If it is possible to regenerate any organ or tissue, including the nervous, would we be technically speaking of Immortality?
What do you think?
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studies have been done studying the electrical fields involved in the regeneration of limbs in frogs. try looking into morphogenesis.
Thanks for the tip @lifeworship
This won't be real in our lifetimes.
I suppose that too ;)
i have been reading about this since the 70's. it can already be done. if what you mean is, it won't be available to us in our lifetimes, you may be correct. if the people continue to allow themselves to be slaves.
i have, since the 70's, seen studies on regenerating limbs, organs, and teeth. the positive results always seem to disappear.
I think this is very crazy and wonder :)
Yes it is :) Thanks @jsantana