Axolotls' limb regeneration secrets could revolutionize human healing
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered that a chemical called retinoic acid, found in acne medicine, plays a crucial role in limb regeneration in axolotls by guiding tissue growth and patterning, bringing us closer to potential human limb regeneration in the future.
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