Can We Regrow Fingers in the Future?

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Current scientific understanding indicates that while it is possible for very young children to regrow a fingertip, including the nail, full limb regeneration remains unachieved. Stem cell research is a promising avenue that may lead to techniques for regrowing lost limbs or appendages in the distant future. However, advancements in this area are not expected to benefit the current generation.

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Is it possible?
 
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You can regrow a finger tip, including the nail. Very young children can regrow slightly more.
 
SpaceGuy50 said:
Is it possible?
Not as yet.

Stem cell research, of various kinds, MIGHT, in the (very) distant future, be able to come up with techniques for regrowth of lost limbs/appendages.

Neither you or I will live long enough to experience it, though..
 

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