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Can the Axolotl Help Humans Grow Limbs?

As MDI Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) works to answer critical questions about regeneration, this tiny creature, known as axolotl, or Mexican salamander, may hold the key

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Growing new kidneys: the next scientific frontier

With more than 30 million people across the country – including Maine – suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), it’s all hands on deck at the MDI Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Bar Harbor.

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Maine’s hidden scientific gem

The MDI Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) is one of Maine’s hidden gems. This small institution, tucked away on the northern tip of Mount Desert Island, has had a major impact on our understanding of biology and human health.

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MDI Biological Laboratory Events

MDI Biological Laboratory runs events throughout the year that are open to the public, including Science Cafés, Seminars and Family Science Night.

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Growing new kidneys: the next scientific frontier

With more than 30 million people across the country – including Maine – suffering from chronic kidne…

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MDI Biological Lab

Maine’s hidden scientific gem

The MDI Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) is one of Maine’s hidden gems. This small institution, tucked …

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New Horizons for the Treatment of Diabetic Complications

Chronic complications of diabetes are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality not only in the w…

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Hermann Haller, M.D.

Hermann Haller, M.D.

Hermann Haller, M.D. received his medical degree from the Free University of Berlin and completed hi…

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