Closer to the shoulder, axolotls have higher levels of retinoic acid, and lower levels of the enzyme that breaks it down.

Axolotls are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs and even parts of the brain and heart. But the tailed amphibian ...

A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction.

While board games are a form of entertainment often associated with kids, they’re also a great way to keep adults engaged, especially during social events like game nights, holiday parties and ...

Researchers are studying axolotls -- "small, smiling salamanders" -- in the hopes of learning how humans might one day regrow ...

A suspected link between childhood trauma and the risk of developing endometriosis in later life was strengthened Wednesday ...

The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

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

Explore what fills the belly of these close salamander relatives and why they play an important role in their ecosystems.

Axolotls, which breed well in captivity ... “We think this could be related to a form of epigenetic rejuvenation,” says Yun. “But this needs more research.” The study could also hold ...

The FBI has reported a significant decline in one of the nation’s most devastating forms of violence. According to the 2024 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States report, released Tuesday ...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened a window for owners of Axolotls, a species of exotic salamander native to Mexico, to register these pets they may have acquired. Although ...