Axolotls, which breed well in captivity, are popular research subjects in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. For humans, aging is inevitable. But axolotls, those cute, smiling ...

A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...

At least one creature may do just that. Axolotls seem to halt one of the hallmarks of the process part way through their lives, a finding that could shed new light on ageing and regeneration.

More often, though, they’re a cosmetic problem, as the toenail may become thick, discolored, or cracked. You can pick up a toenail fungus from your environment. They often get in through small cracks ...

The popularity of axolotls as pets has increased dramatically in recent years, thanks to social media and Minecraft. Does that necessarily make them easy to keep though? Here's our complete guide to ...

A warm foot soak may help soothe toenail fungus symptoms. Here's how to make a soak with vinegar or baking soda, what to expect, and over-the-counter foot soak options (like tea tree oil) to try at ...

The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests. By Veronique Greenwood The soil beneath our feet, home to fungi ...

In the past few decades, Xochimilco’s levels of production and of biodiversity have shifted: people have changed the purpose of many chinampas, and the population of axolotl salamanders, an iconic ...

A rare fungus that acts like the Cordyceps fungus which inspired The Last of Us was recently discovered in a rainforest in Scotland. In Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us, mankind is devastated by the ...

When building a bird nest in ant territory, the best defense could be an offensive fungus. Swollen-thorn acacia trees are aggressively defended by multiple species of ants. And yet, several ...

Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, according to a study released on Wednesday, raising the possibility that playing music could benefit ...