Girl Helps Harvard Team Regain Axolotl Research Funding

At Harvard, researchers led by Jessica Whited are investigating the axolotl’s remarkable ability to regenerate limbs, hoping to uncover insights applicable to human limb regeneration. After losing significant government funding, the lab received unexpected support from 6-year-old Marianne Cullen, who raised approximately $1,000 through a fundraiser inspired by her passion for axolotls. Although federal courts have reinstated funding for the lab, Whited emphasizes the lasting impact of Marianne’s contribution.

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