Axolotl limb regeneration secrets revealed; human applications possible

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how axolotls regenerate limbs, potentially paving the way for advanced wound healing in humans. Researchers have identified the key biological mechanisms, including the role of retinoic acid and a specific enzyme, that control limb regrowth in axolotls, an amphibian species. These findings detail how the animal ensures the correct limb grows back in the right place. This research, published in Nature Communications, offers a blueprint for limb regeneration, with scientists now exploring gene-editing techniques to potentially activate similar processes in humans.