I Confess: I'm Jealous Of Frogs, Lizards And Salamanders Because Of Their Stem Cells

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 22:30 in Biology & Nature

I confess.I'm jealous of frogs, lizards and salamanders.Why?Because of their stem cells and transdifferentiation potential. Compared to them, us humans are pathetic in terms of our ability to heal ourselves, regenerate body structures, and change our bodies.I was out taking a hike here in Yolo County today along Putah Creek.  In the last two weeks the place has been literally crawling and hopping with critters including lizards and frogs. Baby frogs and grown up frogs. read more

Read the whole article on

More from

Latest Science Newsletter

Get the latest and most popular science news articles of the week in your Inbox! It's free!

Check out our next project, Biology.Net