Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A tiny creature with frilly gills, a polite smile and glowing green skin just gave scientists a major clue to solve one of biology ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The axolotl, a type of salamander, can regenerate lost limbs, regrow its own spinal cord and dodge cancer -- which is why University of Florida researchers have created the tools ...

Insights gleaned from salamanders may help keep people scar-free after surgery, University of Florida researchers say. They're focusing on a type of salamander called the axolotl, which can regenerate ...

Curious about the Mexican axolotl? The axolotl is more than just an unusual amphibian — it’s a living emblem of Mesoamerican myth, resilience, and the fragile beauty of Mexico’s aquatic heritage.

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(CNN) — 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 ...