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How do axolotls regrow parts of their bodies–including their brains?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Can Axolotls Really Regrow Their Brains?

An axolotl is a type of salamander that can regrow its body parts. Dr. Randall Voss at the University of Kentucky studies these amphibians. He hopes to find out how they do it so he could help people who have lost limbs or need to regrow other parts of their bodies. But why is it that some animals can do this and some can't?

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