Polar Bears Show Fast DNA Adaptation to Climate Change
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Published: Dec 13, 2025, 08:19 IST | Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 08:19 IST
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Polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes as Arctic temperatures rise, with "jumping genes" activating to help them adapt to a warming environment and shrinking sea ice. Scientists have found that bears in southeastern Greenland are experiencing dramatic increases in the activity of mobile DNA segments, which are altering their genetic code and potentially helping them survive in warmer conditions.
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