Octopuses (octopi/octopodes) edit their own RNA. RNA is involved in building proteins, and scientists have known for years that octopuses can regularly edit massive amounts of their own RNA - but they didn’t know WHY until a recent study came out. Here's what they found and why it matters. If you like optimistic science and tech stories, follow for more! And if you enjoyed this video, you might like this one on the realistic futures of AI: https://youtu.be/MWHN6ojlVXI #shorts #stem #science #tech #animals
Why Octopuses Edit Their RNA
Octopuses (octopi/octopodes) edit their own RNA. RNA is involved in building proteins, and scientists have known for years that octopuses can regularly edit massive amounts of their own RNA - but they didn’t know WHY until a recent study came out. Here's what they found and why it matters. If you like optimistic science and tech stories, follow for more! And if you enjoyed this video, you might like this one on the realistic futures of AI: https://youtu.be/MWHN6ojlVXI #shorts #stem #science #tech #animals