my indiasite and mypeopleonearth

my indiasite and mypeopleonearth

Saturday, January 6, 2007

How zebra fish regrow their fin?


how some animals like zebra fish are able to regrow its parts has remained a mystery tp scientist for long.but researchers now claim to have found the genes that re key to the process.
if zebra fish loses chunk of its tail fin it regrows the fin back within a week. a study has revealed some of the genes responsible for the cellular pathways that helps in the regeneration. it would help to underatand ho the process takes place inother coldblooded animals,such as lizards,newts and frogs.veterinary and medcal scientist wonder if warm blooded animals that evolved from these simpler creatures,might still have untapped regenerative powers hiden in their genes.

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