Biologists find genetic mechanism for 'extremophile' fish survival
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 20:21
in Biology & Nature
Biologists have found genetic mechanisms that let the Atlantic molly live in toxic, acidic water. A Washington State University biologist has found the genetic mechanisms that lets a fish live in toxic, acidic water. The discovery opens the door to new insights into the functioning of other "extremophiles" and how they adapt to their challenging environments.