Scientists introduced the first gene-edited reptile, a nearly transparent Anolis lizard. Scientists have been altering genes of other animals for quite some time, but reptiles remained elusive. The success of the albino lizard could open doors to combating pathogens and environmental threats to reptiles, and further study of their evolution. The video collected by researchers revealed a surprising hunting behavior that had never been documented in sharks. _____Your Evening Briefing is posted at 6 p.m. Eastern.

Source: New York Times April 05, 2019 22:18 UTC