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Scars Are Cool, But Dolphins Are Cooler

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What if dolphins could help us understand how wounds heal without scarring? When mammals returned to life in the ocean, their skin changed in remarkable ways. Dolphins can recover from injuries with surprising speed and efficiency, offering clues to the biology of regeneration. By studying the skin of whales, dolphins and sea lions, researchers are uncovering insights that could one day improve wound healing in humans – and help protect marine mammals in the wild.