More extraordinary model systems for regeneration

Area of Science:

• Regenerative Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Comparative Biology

Background:

• Organismal regeneration is a long-standing biological fascination.
• Previous work highlighted well-studied model organisms and lesser-known species with regenerative potential.
• Extraordinary regenerative abilities exist across diverse taxa, from plants to vertebrates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To revisit the topic of organismal regeneration.
• To present expert perspectives on species with remarkable regenerative potential.
• To explore lesser-known examples of regeneration in biology.

Main Methods:

• Expert interviews and perspectives.
• Review of existing literature on regenerative species.
• Comparative analysis of regenerative mechanisms across different organisms.

Main Results:

• Five experts share insights into species with unique regenerative abilities.
• The study highlights diverse examples of regeneration beyond commonly studied models.
• Regenerative potential varies significantly across the tree of life.

Conclusions:

• Understanding regeneration requires studying a wide array of species.
• Lesser-known organisms offer valuable insights into regenerative processes.
• Further research into diverse regenerative systems can advance the field.