Halicephalobus mephisto found 1.3km deep in South African gold mine
NewsBytes | May 6, 2026 12:39 PM CST
Halicephalobus mephisto's extra genes, possible sensor
The secret to its survival?
The devil worm has extra genes that help it handle heat stress and may use a special protein as a kind of cellular heat sensor.
These unique adaptations let it thrive where most other animals wouldn't stand a chance, and even open up new ideas about life surviving in extreme places.
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