A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard ...
It might seem astounding that a wild animal could survive a limb amputation and still thrive in the wild but videos from social media and research show this may be more common than people realize. Many wild animals not only ...
Ecology
Oct 26, 2023
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The development of limbs is significant for the origin and evolution of tetrapods, providing multiple functions and capabilities. Although limb loss has occurred in many clades to adapt to new environments, it is particularly ...
Evolution
May 31, 2023
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Our bodies connect us to the world. When people lose parts of their bodies to disease or traumatic injury, they often feel that they've lost a part of who they are, even experiencing a grief akin to losing a loved one. Their ...
Biotechnology
Jan 28, 2022
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Traditional leg prosthetics enable amputees to maintain mobility and lead more active lives. But these prosthetics depend on soft limb tissue to function and can be painful to wear, resulting in awkward walking motion and ...
Engineering
Oct 4, 2017
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(Phys.org)—A small team of researchers with members from the U.S. the U.K. and China has found that moon jellyfish are able to physically rearrange the anatomical structure of their remaining arms after a limb is lost. ...
As an amputee walks on a prosthetic leg during the day, the natural fluid in the leg shifts and the muscles shrink slightly.
Engineering
Oct 14, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Scientists have discovered a natural temperature sensor in a type of bacteria that causes meningitis and blood poisoning. The sensor allows the bacteria to evade the body's immune response, leading to life-threatening ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 26, 2013
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The new research looked at walking and running techniques in dogs with fore-limb or hind-limb amputations, using a treadmill and a set of high-tech infra-red cameras.
Other
Jun 30, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- New research shows that when two species of stickleback fish evolved and lost their pelvises and body armor, the changes were caused by different genes in each species. That surprised researchers, who expected ...
Evolution
Jun 4, 2009
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