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New Genome Sheds Light on the Axolotl, a Master of Regeneration

Axolotls, a kind of salamander, are famous for their ability to regrow body parts. We're closer now to learning how.

By Anna Funk
Jan 25, 2019 10:45 PMJul 28, 2020 12:50 AM
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Wouldn’t it be sweet if you could regrow your arm after it’s been chopped off? Such is the life of a salamander, those adorable slimy four-legged amphibians that can regenerate limbs or even their spinal cords.

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