Why can't people regenerate limbs like salamanders?

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What happened

Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one.

This amazing ability of regeneration isn't just something from a superhero movie—it actually happens in real life for some animals.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:40:21 UTC.

Why it matters

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