Worm regenerates a whole new body from a single cell
One cell is all it takes to rebuild a complete, functioning flatworm, researchers have learned. The animals possess a special type of cell throughout their bodies, which shares some qualities with human embryonic stem cells. If scientists can find out how this special cell works, they could someday study ways to use the cells for…
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Rebecca Boyle - Popular Science
Your spine keeps a record of all your body’s pain
You slam your hand in a door, and the experience becomes etched into your brain. You remember the swinging panel, the sound as it crushes your flesh, and the pain as your skin gives way. Your body remembers it too. For days afterwards, the neurons in your spine carry pain signals more easily form your…
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Ed Yong - Discover