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Body Map, Brain 2.0, Pig Bystanders

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The amphibian axolotl has an evolutionary link with mammals that allows it to regenerate injured body parts, including its own brain. Scientists are hoping to soon unlock this ability to help treat serious injuries in humans and maybe give us our own abilities to regenerate. It was found that pigs have a complex social hierarchy that allows them to intervene in fights when necessary. This means that pigs are capable of social standings just as complex as and even possibly more so than humans.

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