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Chewing gum is not the first thing that comes to mind when oncologists discuss head and neck cancer. But a bioengineered ...

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A cross-species study has identified key genes that govern regeneration, revealing a potential path toward inducing limb ...

Can humans regrow limbs? Researchers find SP6 and SP8 genes are vital for regeneration in axolotls and mice, creating a viral ...

When an axolotl loses a limb to a hungry predator, it sprouts a structurally sound replacement, rebuilding flesh, bone, and ...

Scientists discover salamander genes that help regrow limbs, using gene therapy to restore digit growth in mice.

Investigating a common gene in three very different species – axolotls, mice and zebrafish – scientists have discovered the ...

The axolotl is a critically endangered amphibian native to the lakes and wetlands south of Mexico City ...

Do gardeners need to worry about GMO seeds or plants infiltrating their gardens? Let’s take a closer look at what, if ...

Massimo Pinzani. Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University College London (UCL), ...

What the *#$^ is the deal with genetically-modified fish? In this occasional feature the National Post looks at an issue in the news. In this instalment, genetically modified fish. This month, the U.S ...