Professor Dr. Israa Nasser Ghulam, from the Department of BIOLOGY, published a scientific article on the phenomenon of regeneration in invertebrates
In her article, she explained that regeneration is one of nature’s most remarkable creations in the invertebrate world, granting them the ability to rebuild lost parts with astonishing precision. While a starfish can grow a new arm or even form an entire body from a small fragment, the hydra regenerates its entire structure from just a few cells, as if being reborn.
This ability relies on stem cells that are activated upon injury, multiplying and differentiating to rebuild tissues according to a precise genetic program. This phenomenon represents a mechanism of survival and evolution, and it serves as a source of inspiration for modern science in regenerative medicine, where scientists strive to replicate this vital secret to repair human tissues.
Regeneration in invertebrates is not merely a biological process; it is an expression of nature’s genius in preserving and renewing life despite loss.
