GENE THERAPY FOR TURTLES?

Scientists have identified the gene that’s behind the temperature-induced sex determination of turtles.

The study has recently been published in the science journal Genetics.

With sex in turtles regulated by temperature, climate change could spell disaster for their populations, as imbalances in sex ratios will have impacts on reproduction. This research could have far-reaching consequences for protecting these vulnerable species in a warming world. While there is still a lot of work to do before this discovery can be harnessed for conservation, it is a very encouraging and exciting development!