Axolotl Insights

Scientists are optimistic about harnessing axolotl genetics to enhance human healing, particularly for minor wounds, with advancements like CRISPR on the horizon. However, the wild population of axolotls is facing a dire threat, dwindling to just 2% of their historic habitat due to urban development in Mexico City. Luis, initially uninterested in salamanders, found himself deeply involved in their conservation, revealing the challenges of studying these unique creatures.