“We observed that the peptides specifically kill cancer cells without attacking healthy breast tissue cells,” Strauß said in ...

Axolotls are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs and even parts of the brain and heart. But the tailed amphibian ...

MHH researchers find antimicrobial peptides on axolotl skin that not only fight dangerous hospital germs but also tumour cells as an effective antibiotic alternative.

Ryan Reynolds breaks down the superhero inspirations behind his new Nat Geo series including how Deadpool is basically an axolotl and Wolverine could have been a honey badger.

A team at Northeastern University announced Tuesday they discovered a key to limb regeneration in axolotls, the smiley pink salamanders that have become a social media sensation, findings that could ...

But this adorable species of salamander is also helping researchers investigate a serious medical mystery: Could the human ...

Axolotls live only in Lake Xochimilco and can regenerate limbs and brain tissue — but they are critically endangered. South ...

The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

Captive-bred salamander can survive in the wild, and old fynbos seeds will germinate, sowing science’s hope for habitat ...

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

The adorable salamanders are helping scientists investigate a serious question: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg?