Biologists have long been fascinated by the ability of salamanders to regrow entire limbs. Now Harvard researchers have ...

Axolotls are a model organism researchers use to study a variety of topics in biology. Ruben Undheim/Flickr, CC BY-SA Different cell types have different functions. They are able to specialize in ...

Salamanders use stress signals to prep their whole body to regrow limbs - offering new clues for human healing.

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate.

A tiny creature with frilly gills, a polite smile and glowing green skin just gave scientists a major clue to solve one of biology’s biggest mysteries: limb regeneration. Aquatic salamanders called ...

'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb Can adults make new brain cells? New study may finally settle one of neuroscience's greatest debates Map of 600,000 brain cells ...

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) never outgrow their larval, juvenile stage, in a phenomenon called neoteny. In addition, the animals are known for their ability to regenerate damaged appendages and ...

A team at Northeastern University announced Tuesday they discovered a key to limb regeneration in axolotls, the smiley pink salamanders that have become a social media sensation, findings that could ...

Different cell types have different functions. They are able to specialize in certain roles because they each express different genes. Understanding what types of cells are in the brain and what they ...

Different cell types have different functions. They are able to specialize in certain roles because they each express different genes. Understanding what types of cells are in the brain and what they ...