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Why is the liver so weirdly regenerative?

576 points · 293 comments · jbotz

  1. Noe2097 · · focus · HN ↗
    > And even after taking [immunosuppressants], there’s a 30% chance the kidney will be rejected within 10 years. This is not helpful.

    To the author: thank you, you made my day. It had been a very, very long time since I last read an article on the Internet that felt written by a human being - with humor, some poetry, and science.

    1. varispeed · · focus · HN ↗
      Why nature did this? So that 3rd parties don't engage in organ swaps?

      Almost like Apple with component serialisation.

      1. sebzim4500 · · focus · HN ↗
        With very few exceptions, if there is something in you that isn't you then you would be better off if it was dead.
        1. ASalazarMX · · focus · HN ↗
          Your body gives them a choice: containment or death, which is really just one option unless they can fight back.
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