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In the future, organs will repair themselves perfectly. We are working toward that future.

An African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus) standing on a clear platform
Acomys, the spiny mouse — a mammal that regenerates skin, hair follicles, muscle, and nerve.

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Spiny mice regenerate whisker pad skin with follicles, muscles, and targeted innervation.

npj Regenerative Medicine, 2025

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