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Briefing: Scientists found a bug that generates its own heat in freezing cold
Strategic angle: Snow flies have an unexpected way of surviving freezing temperatures by producing antifreeze proteins and generating their own heat.
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Updated 16 days ago
Snow flies have been observed to survive extreme cold through two primary mechanisms: the production of antifreeze proteins and the ability to generate their own heat.
The antifreeze proteins play a crucial role in preventing ice formation within their bodies, allowing them to maintain fluidity in freezing temperatures.
Additionally, the unique genetic makeup of these flies contributes to their resilience, suggesting potential implications for understanding thermal regulation in other organisms.