How Tardigrades Withstand Lethal Radiation

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You can't nuke a tardigrade. A new study tells us why. • Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! https://goo.gl/LCMEkh • *More info below* • Japanese researchers sequenced the genome of the tardigrade species R. variornatus, known for its tolerance of high-stress environments. They identified a protein, which they believe to be unique to tardigrades, and that helps protect cultured human cells against X-ray radiation. • • Link to the original paper: https://goo.gl/g34eya

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