Missing Parts? Salamander Regeneration Secret Revealed
Salamanders can regrow entire limbs and regenerate parts of major organs, an ability that relies on their immune systems, research now shows. Full story
Fish DNA Makes Limbs Sprout in Mice
The genome of a primitive fish that was once thought to have died when the dinosaurs did has now been sequenced by scientists — and when put into mice, some of the fish DNA caused mice to sprout limbs. Full story
Even Non-Amputees Can Feel a Phantom Limb
Amputees often suffer from a phenomenon known as phantom limb syndrome, but researchers now say that non-amputees can also be made to feel phantom limbs, and even pain, when knives are jabbed into nonexistent hands. Full story
New Theory Explains Why Amputees Feel Phantom Pain
The phantom limb pain many amputees experience may be linked to residual representations of that limb in the brain, a new study finds. Full story
Marrocco: 'I hated not having hands'
Iraq War Vet Brendan Marrocco lost all four limbs in an IED explosion in Iraq in 2009, got two new transplanted arms in a 13-hour surgery at Johns Hopkins.
Magic for Stroke Patients: The One-Sided Workout
Stroke sufferers often face a long road to recovery, particularly when their damaged limbs are too weak to exercise. Such damage usually manifests itself laterally, with one side of the body more affected than the other. Full story
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Man sets record for fastest on four limbs
A Japanese sprinter was recognized as the world's fastest man on four limbs by Guinness World Records after running a 100-meter track in 17.47 seconds. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports.
Nasty Nor'easter Headed For the Northeast
Meteorologist Todd Gross says the major issue with the nor'easter headed for the Northeast is that there are still leaves on the trees, which will cause limbs to come down.
Limbless woman vows to dance again
A woman who lost all four limbs from a bacterial infection vows to walk, and even dance again, with the help of prosthetics. KXAS’s Kristi Nelson reports.
Women has limbs amputated after botched butt surgery
April Brown was forced to have her limbs amputated after butt surgery
Boy who lost limbs to meningitis an inspiration
5-years-old South Dakota boy is discovering new ways to keep up with his friends and keep his mother on her toes. KLDT's Jenna Mann reports.
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