Octopuses rewrite their own RNA to survive freezing temperatures
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Octopuses are able to adjust to changing water temperatures by editing their own RNA. This process allows them to survive in both warmer and cooler waters, with some reports suggesting they can specifically rewire their brains to brave chilly conditions. The extent of this ability is still being described, with some outlets framing it as rewriting their RNA to beat the cold and others as a more general ability to edit their genes on the fly.
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