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A University of Guelph researcher is the first to discover the type of stem cell that is behind the gecko's ability to re-grow its tail, a finding that has implications for spinal cord treatment in ...

Researchers have identified the stem cells that drive the gecko ability to regrow its tail, raising new potential for treating human spinal injuries. Leopard geckos can regrow their tails in just 30 ...

Berkeley -- How useful is an animal's tail? For the gecko, unlike most animals, it could be a matter of life or death, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley. In a paper ...

Like a pair of Velcro stripper pants, gecko tails come off easy. The lizards have pre-formed score lines in their tail that allow them to quickly rip off their tails when a predator has grabbed it, ...

A gecko's tail continues to flip, flop and wriggle long after it has dropped off the lizard's body. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free ...

Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these ...

While most recent research has focused on geckos' toes as the key to climbing walls and hanging from ceilings, UC Berkeley biologists have found that their tails play a critical role in preventing ...

Like a pair of Velcro stripper pants, gecko tails come off easy. The lizards have pre-formed score lines in their tail that allow them to quickly rip off their tails when a predator has grabbed it, ...