Ovary regeneration in salamanders could provide solutions to human infertility
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 12:52
in Biology & Nature
Axolotl salamanders are extremely resilient, but very little research has been done on their incredible ability to regenerate internal organs and eggs -- also called oocytes. Biologists have discovered that these salamanders not only have the capability of re-growing limbs, they can also regenerate their ovaries and produce eggs throughout their lifespan.
