Commenters debate the accuracy of "alien DNA" framing
3 Sep 14 10:45 PM · 9d ago · 7 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4
Users begin correcting the post's terminology, noting that octopuses edit RNA rather than permanently mutate DNA, and that this is gene expression rather than evolution. Some reject the "alien" framing as unscientific.
“They don't change their DNA, they edit their RNA. And that isn't evolution but gene expression.”
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They are superior to humans. He is changing, not on,y color but, texture. And at times reverts to his “ regular” color. Almost as if he is playing with his abilities.
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I would rather just have a working democracy
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One day, in the far future, we'll use their DNA and others to augment our own, so we can adapt instantly to alien environments as we sail among the stars. Or they'll inherit the Earth and eventually leave to colonize space. Hooray for octopi!
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The chromatophores make for such wild displays and camouflage. They are amazing.
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I wish we could develop that kind of camo for immigrants.
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They make the Chameleon look like an amateur.
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