The spiny mouse, Acomys spp., is a recently described model organism for regeneration
studies. For a mammal, it displays surprising powers of regeneration because it does not …

Highlights•Acomys (spiny mouse) is a newly discovered mammal which can regenerate
several tissues.•The skin regenerates after removal or burn injury and so do ear …

While mammals tend to repair injuries, other adult vertebrates like salamanders and fish
regenerate damaged tissue. One prominent hypothesis offered to explain an inability to …

Xenopus has been widely used as a model organism to study wound healing and
regeneration. During early development and at tadpole stages, Xenopus is a quick healer …

The study of long-lived and regenerative animal models has revealed diverse protective
responses to stressors such as aging and tissue injury. Spiny mice (Acomys) are a unique …

Common to all types of injuries, inflammation is the initial stage of healing. The final outcome
of healing, however, can be quite distinct after different types of injuries. Some tissues, such …