Indestructible Tardigrades Survive Radiation by Ramping Up Production of DNA Repair Genes

Medicine & Technology Apr 17, 2024

Tardigrades withstand ionizing radiation that would create other creatures by increasing the synthesis of DNA repair genes. Continue reading to learn more.

Tardigrade Proteins Could Help Slow Down Aging if Induced in Human Cells, Study Reveals

Apr 04, 2024

Proteins found in tardigrades could slow down metabolism by upgrading damage resistance of human cells.

Tardigrade Proteins Could Lead to Medical Breakthrough, Preserving Drugs Without Refrigeration?

Mar 27, 2023

Tardigrade proteins could be used to preserve drugs and medical treatments that require refrigeration. Read to learn more.

Tardigrades 101: What Makes Water Bears Extremely Resilient in Space?

Jul 14, 2022

Tardigrades are the best hope people have for sustaining life on Earth and in space. Continue reading to know why.

Skin Fluoresence Gives New Tardigrade Species Protection From UV Light

Oct 15, 2020

Autofluorescence or skin protection against radiation is a unique feature of a few animal species. Indian scientists discover a new species of tardigrades, which can already survive extreme environments but also survive exposure to radiation that easily kills bacteria within minutes.