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 ...

Axolotls, often called “water dogs,” are a unique species of salamander gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts. Unlike most amphibians, these creatures retain their larval features throughout ...

The axolotl, also known as Ambystoma mexicanum, is an aquatic salamander renowned for its ability to regenerate its spinal cord, heart, and limbs. These amphibians also readily make new neurons ...

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 ...

Although often glossed over, the human liver is a pretty amazing organ. Not just because it’s pretty much the sole thing that prevents our food from killing us, but also because it’s the only organ in ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Mexican axolotl salamander — from organ regeneration and conservation efforts, to cultural mystique.

“Axolotls are legendary for regenerating limbs and parts of the central nervous system,” says study co-author Maximina H. Yun ...

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these remarkable creatures are critically endangered. Scientists ...

Rather than newts, the video showed what appeared to be two axolotls in a dish with water. The most striking feature of the video is that only one of the creatures changed its color. The black one ...