Squid Are Even More Alien-Like Than We Thought, With an Unmatched Ability to Change Genetic Expression

Researchers at UCSF analyzed the proteome of the longfin inshore squid (Doryteuthis pealeii), identifying nearly 8,000 RNA‑editing sites across more than 2,000 proteins in the optic lobe and gills, revealing widespread effects on protein function, stability, localization and organelle health.

Source: Squid Are Even More Alien-Like Than We Thought, With an Unmatched Ability to Change Genetic Expression — ScienceAlert

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