The planarian flatworm: an in vivo model for stem cell biology and nervous system regeneration
Planarian flatworms are an exception among bilaterians in that they possess a large pool of adult stem cells that enables them to promptly regenerate any part of their body, including the brain. Although known for two centuries for their remarkable regenerative capabilities, planarians have only rec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
| Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/4/1/12 |