Geneticists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY are studying an adorable puppy that can blend effortlessly into its surroundings, seemingly at will.
“We sequenced Moxie’s genome and compared it to all the species in our data banks,” says Dr. Lauren Malvers, a researcher at the lab. “Two genes came up as a perfect match for DNA we see in chameleons. They are the switches that allow that species to change color based on its surroundings, typically to hide from predators.”
How Moxie came to posses chameleon DNA is still a mystery to scientists. “Random mutation is possible, but highly unlikely. Inter-species breeding is certainly impossible, as far as we know,” says Malvers. “We haven’t ruled out aliens.”
Researchers will continue running tests on their samples. Meanwhile, Moxie has been enjoying her unique ability to hide from roommates when its her turn to do the dishes.
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