Previously considered immobile, these cells swoop in to seal epithelial holes and clean up cellular detritus.  

Immune cells called macrophages from the peritoneal cavity of mice migrate to injured livers and aid in repair.

In mice, immune cells from the body cavity surrounding organs arrive at the site of damage to chew up the nuclei of dead cells.

Injured muscle cells leave behind organized collagen fibers that act as scaffolding for new tissue growth.

Determining which critters are present in an infected wound could aid in treatment, particularly of soldiers injured in combat.

Scientists show that reactivation of an RNA-binding protein in damaged adult tissues can lead to improved regeneration.

In February 2009, a bottlenose dolphin named Nari swam up to the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort on Moreton Island off Australia’s Queensland. 

Dolphins heal amazingly quickly from shark bites, with no swelling, infection, and seemingly little pain, but how do they do it?