Geistlich News - Edition 2, 2021 (English)

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Miracles of regeneration

A head without a body

Photo: ©iStockphoto, Vojce

Sacoglossan sea slugs have the ability to rid themselves of – and subsequently regenerate – their entire body, including their heart and digestive system. Japanese researchers suspect that parasites and algae play a vital role in this phenomenon.


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