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Researchers found that tissue removed from a sea cucumber remained alive, active, and growing in ordinary seawater for more than three years.
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Who
scientists at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Rachel Sipler, Sara Jobson, Emaline M. Montgomery, Jean-François Hamel, Annie Mercier, Andrea Bodnar
What
Researchers found that tissue removed from a sea cucumber remained alive, active, and growing in ordinary seawater for more than three years.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:18:42 GMT · 3h 48m ago
Where
Memorial University of Newfoundland ·
Why
A chance observation led scientists to discover that detached animal tissue, specifically from a sea cucumber, did not die as previously assumed, challenging a basic biological assumption.
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This discovery provides a simple new model for studying tissue growth and healing, potentially advancing biomedical science, tissue regeneration, and antimicrobial healing by sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles of traditional cell cultures and offering a valuable tool for research and education.
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7 events in this thread- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, challenging the assumption that detached animal tissue eventually dies.Open article
- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, revealing a remarkable new model for regeneration and biomedical research.Open article
- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, revealing a remarkable new model for regeneration and biomedical research.Open article
- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, revealing a remarkable new model for regeneration and biomedical research.Open article
- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, revealing a remarkable new model for regeneration and biomedical research.Open article
- Health & Science3h 48m agoDetached sea cucumber tissue survived, healed, and grew for years in natural seawater, revealing a remarkable new model for regeneration and biomedical research.Open article
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