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https://scitechdaily.com/surprising-findings-ancient-disease-has-the-potential-to-regenerate-a-vital-organ/
Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium
Mycobacterium leprae, is one of the oldest and most persistent diseases
in the world. However, new surprising research suggests that the
bacteria that cause leprosy may also have the ability to stimulate the
growth and regeneration of the liver in adult animals without causing
damage or scarring. Scientists have discovered that parasites associated
with leprosy can reprogram cells to increase the size of the liver.
. . .
Weird.
Now if we can, promptly please, define the chemistry
underlying these regenerative effects then we can
have the good stuff without fingers and ears falling off.
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