Unusual Labmates: Nature’s Peter Pans

Unusual Labmates: Nature’s Peter Pans

Axolotls can regrow whole body parts, from tails and limbs to even parts of their brain and spine, making them fascinating research subjects, and their unique looks have been captured in art and culture in their native Mexico and beyond. Recently, Peter Reddien’s lab has added axolotls to their list of regenerative specimens with a research project led by graduate student Conor McMann.

April 4, 2024