jeudi 6 avril 2017

'Smart' cephalopods trade off genome evolution for prolific RNA editing

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Octopus, squid, and cuttlefish are famous for engaging in complex behavior, from unlocking an aquarium tank and escaping to instantaneous skin camouflage to hide from predators. A new study suggests their evolutionary path to neural sophistication includes a novel mechanism: Prolific RNA editing at the expense of evolution in their genomic DNA. 'Smart' cephalopods trade off genome evolution for prolific RNA editing

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