“It’s as if starfish are built to expect that regeneration following autotomy is going to happen at some stage in their life, i.e. they are going to be attacked by a predator or their arms are ...

Elphick agreed. Pinpointing molecules involved in starfish regeneration can provide clues about similar molecules in humans, which may eventually translate into improving tissue regeneration, he said.

Biological mechanism: Starfish regeneration involves the proliferation of specialised cells at the site of injury, which then differentiate into the various tissues needed to restore the arm.

By deciphering the secrets of starfish self-amputation, we hope to advance our understanding of tissue regeneration and develop innovative therapies for limb injuries." ...

These are not accidental adaptations; they have evolved to increase survival, perhaps by facilitating independent limb movement, regeneration ... spaces effortlessly. Starfish are unique in ...

From starfish and sea slugs to jellyfish and sponges, the ocean's invertebrates are some of the most ancient and diverse critters on Earth. And so... Regeneration, super strength, stolen powers ...

From salamanders to starfish to the actual hydra (a tiny hydrozoan named for the fearsome beast of legend), animals that are capable of regeneration all start the repair process by forming a blastema.