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                 The African spiny mouse has “shed” a little light on the science of regeneration. This unique animal has the ability to shed patches of its skin for a quick get away in a tight situation. Because of this defensive technique these mice also have the power to regenerate their skin at a much higher rate than the rest of their species. Upon further investigation it was found that the skin of these mice is actually 70% thinner than an average mouse, and it was also found that they could grow back the thin layers about 2 times faster than an average mouse, and that they are able to grow back cartilage and all of their skin with almost no scarring. Could this be the beginning of a limb regeneration era in the human race? It sounds a little flaky to me…………

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49186761/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.UGO84rJlQmw