Basic Sciencemoderate evidence

Hyaluronic acid and tissue mechanics orchestrate mammalian digit tip regeneration.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·April 9, 2026·PMID 41955369

Why it matters

It identifies a specific extracellular matrix component—hyaluronic acid—and tissue mechanics as key regulators of mammalian regeneration. This mechanistic insight could inform future therapeutic strategies aimed at promoting repair in tissues that normally scar.

Infographic summary of Hyaluronic acid and tissue mechanics orchestrate mammalian digit tip regeneration.
Visual abstract · MedLit

The papers that matter, first.

MedLit ranks the medical literature into a specialty feed with concise summaries, evidence-aware triage, and visual takeaways.

§

MedLit · Evidence, Distilled