Polar Bear DNA Could Be Adapting to Warmer Climates, UEA Study

Polar bears may be ‘rewriting’ their own DNA to adapt to climate

Polar bears face “total extinction” by the end of this century, but scientists have found a small beacon of “hope”.

Polar bear DNA could be adapting to warmer climates, UEA study

University of East Anglia says polar bears are learning to adapt to warmer climates.

Scientists Find Polar Bear Genes Behave Differently According to Climate

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Changes in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically…

Environmental News Network - Polar Bears May Be Adapting to Survive Warmer Climates, Says Study

New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments.