Tardigrades reveal secrets of extreme survival mechanisms

Story by Karolina Modzelewska • 5mo • 

Tardigrade - illustrative photo© Wikimedia Commons

Tardigrades continue to fascinate researchers trying to unravel the mystery of their resilience to extreme environmental conditions. These tiny creatures can withstand temperatures reaching 150 degrees Celsius, survive for decades without water, endure high concentrations of chemical compounds lethal to most life forms, and even survive in the vacuum of space. A newly discovered species of tardigrade sheds light on the mechanisms that allow these microscopic organisms to withstand harmful radiation.

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