Models of Regeneration

Discovered centuries ago, regeneration is a fascinating biological phenomenon that continues to intrigue. The study of regeneration promises to inform how adult tissues heal and rebuild themselves such that this process may someday be stimulated in a clinical setting. Although mammals are limited in their ability to regenerate, closely and distantly related species alike can perform astonishing regenerative feats. Many different animals representing almost all phyla harness an innate ability to rebuild missing adult structures lost to injury. However, it is unclear which aspects of regeneration are conserved and which are unique to a given context. One aspect of regeneration that appears to be shared is the use of stem/progenitor cells to replace missing tissues.

  • Cell-based tissue engineering and cell signaling
  • In-situ tissue regeneration
  • Adipose-derived stem cells for regenerative medicine
  • Morphogenetic proteins
  • Spinal fusion
  • Intervertebral discs repair
  • Craniofacial tissue engineering
  • Breakthrough in cell culture technology for tissue engineering

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