On having no head: cognition throughout biological systems
The central nervous system (CNS) underlies memory, perception, decision-making, and
behavior in numerous organisms. However, neural networks have no monopoly on the …
behavior in numerous organisms. However, neural networks have no monopoly on the …
The bioelectric code: An ancient computational medium for dynamic control of growth and form
M Levin, CJ Martyniuk - Biosystems, 2018 - Elsevier
What determines large-scale anatomy? DNA does not directly specify geometrical
arrangements of tissues and organs, and a process of encoding and decoding for …
arrangements of tissues and organs, and a process of encoding and decoding for …
The axolotl limb blastema: cellular and molecular mechanisms driving blastema formation and limb regeneration in tetrapods
C McCusker, SV Bryant, DM Gardiner - Regeneration, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The axolotl is one of the few tetrapods that are capable of regenerating complicated
biological structures, such as complete limbs, throughout adulthood. Upon injury the axolotl …
biological structures, such as complete limbs, throughout adulthood. Upon injury the axolotl …
Biodiversity-based development and evolution: the emerging research systems in model and non-model organisms
Evolutionary developmental biology, or Evo-Devo for short, has become an established field
that, broadly speaking, seeks to understand how changes in development drive major …
that, broadly speaking, seeks to understand how changes in development drive major …
Signaling networks organizing regenerative growth of the zebrafish fin
D Wehner, G Weidinger - Trends in Genetics, 2015 - cell.com
In contrast to mammals, adult salamanders and fish can completely regenerate their
appendages after amputation. The cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying this …
appendages after amputation. The cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying this …
Harnessing the stem cell niche in regenerative medicine: innovative avenue to combat neurodegenerative diseases
Regenerative medicine harnesses the body's innate capacity for self-repair to restore
malfunctioning tissues and organs. Stem cell therapies represent a key regenerative …
malfunctioning tissues and organs. Stem cell therapies represent a key regenerative …
Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans: The North American Response and a Call for Action
Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) is an emerging fungal pathogen that has caused
recent die-offs of native salamanders in Europe and is known to be lethal to at least some …
recent die-offs of native salamanders in Europe and is known to be lethal to at least some …
Regeneration versus scarring in vertebrate appendages and heart
A Jaźwińska, P Sallin - The Journal of pathology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Injuries to complex human organs, such as the limbs and the heart, result in pathological
conditions, for which we often lack adequate treatments. While modern regenerative …
conditions, for which we often lack adequate treatments. While modern regenerative …
[HTML][HTML] FGF, BMP, and RA signaling are sufficient for the induction of complete limb regeneration from non-regenerating wounds on Ambystoma mexicanum limbs
Some organisms, such as the Mexican axolotl, have the capacity to regenerate complicated
biological structures throughout their lives. Which molecular pathways are sufficient to …
biological structures throughout their lives. Which molecular pathways are sufficient to …
Positional information in axolotl and mouse limb extracellular matrix is mediated via heparan sulfate and fibroblast growth factor during limb regeneration in the axolotl …
AQ Phan, J Lee, M Oei, C Flath, C Hwe… - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Urodele amphibians are unique among adult vertebrates in their ability to regenerate
complex body structures after traumatic injury. In salamander regeneration, the cells …
complex body structures after traumatic injury. In salamander regeneration, the cells …