Perhaps the most jaw-dropping axolotl superpower is its ability to regrow body parts. Lose a leg? It grows back perfectly.

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

A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in humans.

Molecular signals after severing an axolotl arm direct the remaining cells how to regrow the limb, offering potential ...

The adorable salamanders are helping scientists investigate a serious question: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a ...

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

While keeping two axolotls together isn’t recommended for the faint of heart, it’s possible with some research and planning. First things first: to comfortably house two axolotls, you need an ...

These Smiling Salamanders Are Helping Scientists Learn to Regrow Limbs WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — With their goofy grins and feathery gills, axolotls have become stars of the ...

Among animals that can regrow their detached limbs, Mexico’s axolotls stand out. These endangered amphibians can also regrow organs, including parts of its brain and heart.Now, biologists are ...

Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, ... heart and lungs — could eventually help doctors better treat catastrophic injuries in people. ...

Axolotls — named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — are native to the lakes of Mexico's capital. But their colorful, whimsical looks have won them admirers the world over.