Axolotls retain fertility throughout lifespan.

Yuliia Haluza, Beate Gruhl, Anja Wagner, Thomas Kurth, Elly M Tanaka, Maximina H Yun

Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Salamanders such as axolotls exhibit exceptional regenerative abilities and longevity. While many ectothermic species reproduce into old age, axolotls have been proposed to experience post-maturation fertility decline.

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Research summary

Axolotls maintain fertility throughout their lifespan. This research is relevant as it explores the reproductive longevity of a species known for its regenerative capabilities, contributing to the understanding of aging and longevity mechanisms.

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