Tardigrades

The article says tardigrades can survive radiation, hydrogen peroxide exposure, and desiccation. The article says Dsup protects human cells against radiation when added to them. The article states that tardigrades have a Dsup protein that…

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The article says tardigrades can survive radiation, hydrogen peroxide exposure, and desiccation. The article says Dsup protects human cells against radiation when added to them. The article states that tardigrades have a Dsup protein that helps shield them from radiation. The article connects mitochondrial function with cellular energy for nuclear DNA protection. The article describes tardigrades as microscopic organisms with extreme survival abilities.