Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs

[Biskit]

Anyone need a new liver? This is a bit of a wow... provided that you're an armadillo.

Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs

Bacteria that cause leprosy are shown to safely grow and regenerate the liver, in animal experiments.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[BAYLOR]

If they could solve this one , the medical benefits would be staggering !

 

[Biskit]

I sounds like any practical benefit is a long way off, but it is certainly interesting. All those SciFi rejuvenation stories might turn to have something after all.