Scientists have decoded the genome of the axolotl, the Mexican amphibian with a Mona Lisa smile. It has 32 billion base pairs, which makes it 10 times the size of the human genome, and the largest ...

Researchers are studying axolotls -- "small, smiling salamanders" -- in the hopes of learning how humans might one day regrow arms or legs. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News With their goofy grins ...

Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threat Axolotls are the new llamas. Which were, of course, the new ...

Axolotls, famous for their perpetually smiling faces, are critically endangered amphibians. Now, a new study offers some hope for the beloved species’ conservation. A team of researchers released 18 ...

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 ...

Axolotls can regrow limbs, organs and even parts of their brain Scientists used lab-engineered glowing axolotls to study how this works A key chemical may help cells 'know' what body part to regrow ...

Researchers at Northeastern University are studying how the amphibians regrow lost limbs and organs. Their findings could someday help humans do the same. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...