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To a limited extent, we do. There are some studies in which research groups try to enhance the regenerative capabilities of mammals in a way that resembles the
by detoured299 3y ago
To a limited extent, we do. There are some studies in which research groups try to enhance the regenerative capabilities of mammals in a way that resembles the regeneration seen in amphibians. See the journal article linked below, as an example.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3152998/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3152998/
It is important to keep such research in perspective. I see it as "proof-of-concept" research - studies with biologically intriguing findings that might amount someday to something effective, treatment-wise. For now though, regenerative therapies are underwhelming IMHO.