Meet The Axolotl — The Salamander That Can Regrow Its Own Brain

Scientists are studying how axolotls regenerate brain tissue after injury, a rare ability that could inform nervous system repair.

A detailed study found axolotl brain wounds close without dense scar formation, unlike typical mammalian injuries.

Ventricle-lining ependymoglial cells become stem cell-like, helping rebuild lost neurons and circuits over time.

The findings could guide future approaches to treating human brain and spinal cord injuries.