Amphibians hold a significant place in evolution, representing the transition from aquatic to terrestrial lifestyles. They are crucial for understanding the brain and spinal cord of tetrapods -- ...

The external growth of frogs from egg to larvae enable researchers to explore how genes and the environment interact, including the role that temperature-sensitive channels play in nervous system ...

From the brightly colored poison frogs of South America to the prehistoric-looking newts of the Western US, the world is filled with beautiful, deadly amphibians. Just a few milligrams of the newt’s ...

Scientists have created a new kind of living robot that can build a simple nervous system, then use it to move in more complex ways. The research team at Tufts University and Harvard’s Wyss Institute ...

Poison dart frogs produce powerful toxins that act on the nervous system, making even brief contact potentially lethal. Their bright coloration serves as a warning signal, advertising danger rather ...