Regrowing Human Limbs May Be Possible With Salamander Gene, Study Suggests

Regrowing Human Limbs May Be Possible With Salamander Gene, Study Suggests

Scientists studying a shared genetic mechanism across three vastly different species—axolotls, mice and zebrafish—have uncovered fresh clues that could one day support limb regeneration in humans. The findings, detailed this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, point toward the possibility of developing gene-based therapies aimed at restoring lost limbs. “This work […]

In the hands of innovators from the Global South, AI can transform lives

Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, they pose a constant risk – many have had hands or arms amputated following accidents. The consequences are devastating. Tasks that shape daily life – […]