News articles tagged with 'salamander'
Algae that live inside the cells of salamanders are the first known vertebrate endosymbionts
— 6 Apr 2011 16:13 | BiologyA species of algae long known to associate with spotted salamanders has been discovered to live inside the cells of developing embryos, say scientists from the U.S. and Canada, who…
Faster development might have its costs
— 24 Jan 2011 15:25 | BiologyFast development is often perceived as an advantage, as it enables better harmony with one's environment and readiness to cope with the challenges that it poses. However, research conducted…
Newts' ability to regenerate tissue replicated in mouse cells by Stanford scientists
— 6 Aug 2010 08:21 | BiologyTissue regeneration a la salamanders and newts seems like it should be the stuff of science fiction. But it happens routinely. Why can't we mammals just re-grow a limb or churn out…
Preserving sperm vital to saving 'snot otter' salamanders
— 5 Aug 2010 10:01 | BiologyThe hellbender salamander - known affectionately as a snot otter or devil dog - is one of America's unique giant salamander species. For unexplained reasons, most hellbender populations…
Regrowing lost limbs
— 5 Aug 2010 08:04 | HealthAnother option may be on the horizon for patients who lose limbs due to war, accident, or disease. Instead of using artificial legs or arms, patients actually may regrow their own missing…
Mexican salamander helps uncover mysteries of stem cells and evolution
— 12 Jul 2010 10:54 | BiologyDr Andrew Johnson is speaking today (12 July) at the UK National Stem Cell Network annual conference. He and his team from the University of Nottingham have been using a Mexican aquatic…
Ultraviolet radiation not culprit killing amphibians, research shows
— 24 May 2010 15:49 | EnvironmentIn nature, ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is not the amphibian killer scientists once suspected…
Young salamanders' movement over land helps stabilise populations
— 31 Mar 2010 09:52 | BiologyAmphibians - frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts - are disappearing worldwide, but the stream salamanders of the Appalachian Mountains appear to be stable. This region is home to the…
Potential CITES trade ban for rare salamander underscores wildlife e-commerce
— 15 Mar 2010 15:50 | EnvironmentA little-known Iranian salamander is poised to become the first example of a species requiring international government protection because of e-commerce - a major threat to endangered…
Study shows animal mating choices more complex than once thought
— 10 Jun 2009 08:42 | BiologyWhen female tiger salamanders choose a mate, it turns out that size does matter - tail size that is - and that's not the only factor they weigh…