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How do animals regrow their limbs? And why can't humans do it? - Jessica Whited

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For some animals, losing a limb is a decidedly permanent affair. But for salamanders, particularly axolotls, amputation is just a temporary affliction. Not only can they grow back entire limbs in as little as six weeks, they can also regenerate heart and even brain tissue. So, how does this astonishing adaptation work? Jessica Whited explores the incredible regenerative capacity of salamanders.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Jessica Whited
Director
Anton Bogaty
Narrator
Jack Cutmore-Scott
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu
Composer
Cem Misirlioglu
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Script Editor
Nidhi Upadhyaya

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