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Scientists Dive Into Axolotl Genome, Looking for Secrets to Regeneration

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Its adorableness aside, the Mexican axolotl is a salamander of particular interest to scientists. On the molecular level, the animal seems to have a cheat code for life: It can regenerate its limbs and vital organs, an ability researchers are desperate to better understand for medical applications.

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Source: gizmodo.com