Published in Developmental Cell · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have successfully created transgenic three-banded panther worms to study regeneration, revealing detailed insights into the cellular anatomy of these animals. By manipulating specific genes, scientists can now investigate the role of muscle cells in holding the worm's body together and storing information for regeneration.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Harvard scientists take the study of regeneration to the next level by making three-banded panther worms transgenic Harvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology · Nov 8, 2021 · first to report
- What can scientists learn from worms that glow in the dark? The secrets of regeneration for starters Harvard University · Nov 8, 2021