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Scientists looked at acorn worm for clues as to why vertebrates cannot regenerate their bodies

A group of researchers found that the Ptychodera flava draws on reprogramming-based mechanisms. It is a worm-like marine organism capable of regenerating its entire head or body. It helps somatic cells in higher-order animals branch out into complete body parts. It is known as...