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If you break down two different sponges into their individual cells, mix the two cell mixtures together, and then observe what happens, the cells of each sponge will only associate with their own species and not the other. This phenomenon is being studied to gain insight into tissue regeneration and organ transplant rejection.

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If you break down two different sponges into their individual cells, mix the two cell mixtures together, and then observe what happens, the cells of each sponge will only associate with their own species and not the other. This phenomenon is being studied to gain insight into tissue regeneration and organ transplant rejection.

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