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Icelandic fish 'hot tubs' reveal genetic adaptations to warming-and unexpected overeating

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University of Glasgow
Icelandic fish 'hot tubs' reveal genetic adaptations to warming-and unexpected overeating
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Researchers studying threespine stickleback fish in Iceland's geothermal waters have found that warmer environments lead to significant behavioral and biological changes. These fish exhibit hyperphagia, or excessive overeating, and demonstrate improved fat storage efficiency compared to their counterparts in cooler waters.

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