A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in ...

“We discovered it’s essentially a single enzyme called CYP26b1, that regulates the amount of tissue that regenerates,” ...

Yet in nature, there’s an animal with just such superpowers — the axolotl ... regenerating lost muscle tissue that knows how to wire itself back into the body’s existing systems.

The adorable salamanders are helping scientists investigate a serious question: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg?

What’s more, understanding axolotl genetics could inspire medicines for regenerating cells, muscles, or maybe even ... which occurs when the body adds and removes chemicals to DNA.

Here’s how it works. Why it's awesome: Despite its rarity, the axolotl's incredibly cute looks has made it one of the world's most famous amphibians, inspiring characters in Pokemon and Animal ...

In particular, the Mexican axolotl Ambystoma ... ability to regenerate body-parts. If the cannibalistically inclined animal loses a limb, it will regrow a perfect substitute within weeks, complete ...

Axolotl cells can remember where ... Picture trauma patients regenerating lost muscle tissue that knows how to wire itself back into the body’s existing systems. The discovery also challenges ...