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Naked molerats have evolved mechanisms to protect the brain from the effects of low oxygen. (Shutterstock)

Naked mole rats, frogs and other animals may hold the secrets to preventing brain injury

Some animals use microRNA to protect the brain from various stressors. Understanding how they do this and applying it to humans has potential for revolutionary treatments.
Reactivating the signals cells use to regenerate could help patients regrow lost limbs and damaged tissue. George Jones/Stockbyte via Getty Images

A new treatment helped frogs regenerate their amputated legs – taking science one step closer to helping people regrow their body parts, too

Unlike humans, many animals are able to regenerate their limbs after losing them. Giving the body the right conditions for regrowth might allow people to recover lost limbs as well.

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