B2 – Upper Intermediate
Some animals have the ability to regrow body parts that have been cut off. In a new study, it reveals an amazing discovery of regeneration where Japanese sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies after their heads have been cut off.
Read more about the Japanese sea slugs regeneration.
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/heads-sea-slugs-grow-new-bodies-decapitation-rcna366
Discussion Questions:
- Explain the significance of this scientific breakthrough. What are your thoughts on this discovery?
- What did you know about sea slugs before reading this article? What have you learned about them so far?
- Is it possible to discover the technology to regrow (human) body parts? Why or why not? Discuss.
- If it ever were developed, how would the technology to regrow human body parts impact our lives?
- Sea slugs developed the ability to regenerate their body parts to fight off parasites. What do you think about this?
One reply on “Sea Slugs Regenerate Bodies After Decapitation”
1) This discovery is important because it’s the first time such a large animal is able to regenerate the whole body. It’s a big step for scientists because it could help to develop new solutions to regenerate damage tissues in humans.
2) I didn’t know about sea slugs before reading this article. I’ve learned that they have a great hability to regenerate the whole body when their heads are cut off.
3) I don’t think human could regrow body parts because our bodys are more complex than sea slugs.
4) If technology to regrow body parts were possible, it would be a great solution for people with legs or arms cut off in car accidents.
5) The hability to cast off parts of their body to protect themselves from parasites is a wonder of nature. I wish all animals could do the same to stay alive more time.