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.

Scientists have discovered that bombesin, a hunger-regulating hormone found in humans, dates back over 500 million years and ...

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.

While not exactly “healing” cockroaches can live for weeks without their heads due to their unique nervous system and ability to heal minor injuries.