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Immortal Worms

Synopsis
Aziz Aboobaker of the University of Nottingham discusses his research into flatworms (Planaria). Aboobaker says that theoretically the worms are immortal because they are full of stem cells and can regenerate from any injury: if you cut one in half two worms will take its place. [8 minutes]
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
flatworms; genes; worms; stem cells; cell division

Online availability

URI
http://www.test-tube.org.uk/videos/pages_aziz_immortal_worms.htm
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Director
Brady Haran
Contributor
Aziz Aboobaker

Distributor

Name

University of Nottingham, The

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