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Dolphins regrew complex skin ridges with minimal scarring
An observational study of shark-bite wounds in Fraser’s dolphins traced the rebuilding of skin folds and associated blood vessels after full-thickness injuries.An observational study of shark-bite wounds in Fraser’s dolphins traced the rebuilding of skin folds and associated blood vessels after full-thickness injuries.
Experiments in animalsSkin
Who was studiedFraser's dolphins with shark-bite wounds
What changedFraser's dolphins regrew complex skin ridges with associated blood vessels and minimal scarring after full-thickness wounds
The catchThe study did not isolate the factors responsible for regeneration