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Disabling single gene in cnidarians causes stinging cell to lose sting
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a study, when scientists transformed a single regulatory gene in a sea anemone species, a stinging cell that normally shoots a venomous miniature harpoon for hunting and self-defence switched to shooting a sticky thread that entangles prey.
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Research: Stinging cells of Jellyfish hold clues to biodiversity
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): According to a new Cornell research, Cnidocytes, also known as stinging cells are characteristics of Corals and Jellyfish. It makes us cautious of our feet while wading in the sea, are also a magnificent model for a better understanding of the emergence of new
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