Salamander size is a big part of their incredible healing

Salamanders can heal without scarring. A new discovery about the role their size plays in the process could lead to ways to heal burns without scars.

Christopher Vaughn - Stanford • futurity
Oct. 28, 2021 ~7 min

Why masses of salamander eggs come in two colors

Masses of spotted salamander eggs are either white or clear. New research indicates two dueling evolutionary forces at work.

Gail McCormick-Penn State • futurity
April 14, 2021 ~7 min


Salamander’s genome may unravel regeneration mystery

The axolotl salamander can regrow lost limbs and parts of its brain or heart. Figuring out its huge genome may pave the way for human tissue regeneration.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 28, 2020 ~2 min

We have ‘inner salamander capacity’ to fix cartilage

Greater understanding of the "'salamander-like' regenerative capacity" in human cartilage could lead to better treatments for osteoarthritis.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Oct. 9, 2019 ~4 min

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