Brain Junk

Who knew that attempts to discover ways for humans to regrow organs or limbs might send a group of scientists in the direction of trying to grow sitka deer antlers on naked mice? Not us that's for sure. Buckle up, today science gets weird.image: Jackalopes at Wall Drug Show Notes:Trace on InstagramAmy on InstagramBrain Junk InstagramNature March 2023 Mice grow ‘mini-antlers’ thanks to deers’ speedy stem cells2020 antler cells study with mice: WARNING the pictures are a bit much Also the actual 2020 Maples Scientific Publishers paperMice regrow TOES? Science 1982 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainjunkpodcast.substack.com