Tuesday, May 03, 2005



Scientists claim this ugly bugger could hold the key that'll one day enable us amputees to regrow our missing limbs.

The planarian worm can regrow its entire body.

In a new study, scientists say they've identified the genes that allow the worm to regenerate -- raising the prospect that the process be replicated in humans in the distant future.

It's an enticing idea, but if I woke up one morning to find a flatworm growing from the end of my stump I'd be rather alarmed.

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