
190 | Lea Goentoro on Regrowing Limbs
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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The Science of Regeneration and Growth Cessation
This chapter examines the evolutionary aspects of growth cessation and its link to regeneration, discussing the trade-offs between regenerative abilities and cancer risks. It highlights key metabolic pathways like glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, and their roles in energy production during growth. The conversation also delves into the complexities of limb regrowth in various organisms, comparing their regenerative processes and the underlying biological mechanisms.
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