Electric Eels: Shocking Genetic Impact and DNA Transfer
Researchers at Nagoya University have discovered that electric eels, capable of generating up to 860 volts, can induce genetic modifications in nearby organisms through a process similar to electroporation. The study found that electric eels can release enough electricity to genetically modify small fish larvae, highlighting the role of natural electricity in genetic changes. This research expands our understanding of electroporation and suggests that electric eels and other organisms that generate electricity could affect genetic modification in nature.