Health
Special Type of DNA in Owl Eyes May Be a ‘Lens’ That Supercharges Night Vision – ScienceAlert
Owls are one of the rare avian predators that catch their prey by night, and new research suggests that there’s something special in the way the DNA molecules in…
Owls are one of the rare avian predators that catch their prey by night, and new research suggests that there’s something special in the way the DNA molecules in their eyes are packaged, giving them a powerful visual advantage in the dark.
Through the process of natural selection, the new study proposes that the DNA in the retinal cells of owls may have been put together in such a way that it acts as a sort of lens or vision enhancer, improving eyesight during the night.
The unusual trait hasn’t…
-
Noosa News23 hours agoToombul Shopping Centre site thrown lifeline after Mirvac announces sale with ‘priority’ to build new retail centre
-
General23 hours agoAllegations against ex-Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus removed from Linda Reynolds action against Commonwealth
-
General12 hours agoDriver charged after fatal alleged hit-run crash at Hillier
-
General23 hours agoWoolworths executive was hospitalised by 100-hour-a-week workload, lawsuit claims