Sea slugs able to self-decapitate and regrow their bodies, Japanese researchers show

a type of sea slug are able to self-decapitate and regrow their bodies

Just like LDP politicians. Wow!

"One of the amazing things about stem cells is that they can be used to regenerate a heart and body from the edge of the animal's head," Mitoh said. "With further study, we may be able to apply these findings to regenerative medicine, but that's still a distant hope at this stage."

This might be a sci-fi moment, but I hope I live long enough to see the day where modern science can modify humans to have selective biological abilities from animals such as this. I could just lose a limb or an organ if I have cancer and just grow a new and good one in its place. Just a fun and related fact, there's a jellyfish species that that can regenerate into being a juvenile, essentially making it immortal.

Don't lose your head over it. Nature is cool.

Really? That's comforting to know.

I guess this means sea slugs are unlikely to be regarded as an endangered species, which should make a lot of Chinese happy, since they're an ingredient in several popular dishes.

Finally some news we can use...

Imagine if Humans can!? we will live for ever unless the brains blow up, LOL

Discovered by accident. Not through research. Hmmm?

This is useful. I hope the National deficit comes down as a result.