Why does the Qinghai -Tibet Plateau Hot Spring Snake love soaking in hot springs

Recently, Lijiadang Research Team from the Chengdu Institute of Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences used technical methods such as behavioral science, comparative genetics, and membrane plug experiments to explore the evolutionary genetic mechanism of the temperature perception of hot spring snake temperature of the Qinghai -Tibet Plateau; they found the temperature perception of the hot spring snake andThe regulatory ability -related genes have changed, including changes in multiple instantaneous receptor units (TRP) ion channel genes related to temperature (TRP) ion channel genes (may cause changes in cationic fluidity in cross -membrane channels).Positioning to high -temperature hot spring areas faster, and showing strong preference for high -temperature areas.

Author: Li period

Source: Shaanxi Science and Technology News

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