Effect of Wound Type on Regeneration

Presenter: Funbi Favour Fatoke

Group Members: Phoenix Mironova, Miles Jude Bennett Kshatriya, Lucy Gill, Melody Hernandez, Adam Sebastiene Jereos Lagare, Lakshmi Jayaprakash, Marley Nielsen, Omoyeme Agen, Molly Hauri

Faculty Sponsor: Akiko Okusu

School: UMass Amherst

Research Area: Biology

Session: Poster Session 5, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 163, C1

ABSTRACT

Nematostella vectensis is a model organism in regenerative biology. Regeneration is a critical biological process that allows organisms to repair damaged tissues, but regenerative success may vary depending on the type of injury. Understanding the response to different injury types can provide insights into expected outcomes in nature. This study examines how different wound types affect regeneration in Nematostella vectensis. Adult animals were subjected to distinct injury types and regeneration was monitored over time. Findings from this study identify how wound types influence regeneration and how organisms respond to tissue damage to prioritize repair processes. This study contributes to a broader understanding of regeneration biology and highlights the importance of injury context in shaping regenerative responses.

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