Polar bear genome gives new insight into adaptations to high-fat diet

The polar bear — recently diverged from its brown cousins — has genes involved in fat metabolism that could provide insights that will help humans deal with health problems caused by high-fat diets.

Whole-body adipose tissue multi-omic analyses in sheep reveal molecular mechanisms underlying local adaptation to extreme environments

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Genetics University of California

Genetics University of California

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PDF) The paddy frog genome provides insight into the molecular adaptations and regulation of hibernation in ectotherms

Adipose gene expression profiles reveal insights into the adaptation of northern Eurasian semi-domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)

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Polar Bears Are Forced To Eat Their Children, As Climate Change Destroys Their Habitat

Avian influenza death of Alaska polar bear is a global first and a sign of the virus' persistence

Oregon Zoo's Nora the polar bear helps in Arctic conservation efforts

Animal Facts: Polar bear

When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means