Wouter Masselink

Axolotl tail regeneration emerges during a defined embryonic window

The paper identifies a defined embryonic window in axolotls during which tail regeneration capacity develops, showing that regenerative competence can be acquired and is distinct from other vertebrates.

Buckling instability underlies vertebral segmentation during axolotl tail regeneration

The paper shows that vertebral segmentation during axolotl tail regeneration occurs via a buckling instability mechanism, distinct from the somite-based process in embryonic development.

Chromatin states at homeoprotein loci distinguish axolotl limb segments prior to regeneration

The paper identifies segment-specific chromatin states at homeoprotein loci in axolotl limb segments, showing how positional information is encoded for regeneration.

Broad applicability of a streamlined Ethyl Cinnamate-based clearing procedure

The paper introduces a non-toxic, simplified tissue clearing method called 2Eci that enables broad applicability across multiple species and tissues.