Results of an experiment named “Test” on survival and variability of microorganisms in open space near the International Space Station are presented.
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Posted inBiophysics, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Radiation, Status Report, Tardigrades
Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation Tolerance Between Desiccation-sensitive and Desiccation-tolerant Tardigrades
Tardigrades are small metazoans renowned for their exceptional tolerance against various harsh environments in a dehydrated state. Some species exhibited an extraordinary tolerance against high-dose irradiation even in a hydrated […]
Posted inCryobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Press Release, Radiation, Tardigrades
Modifying Genomes Of Tardigrades To Unravel Their Secrets
Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life.
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Microbiology & Virology, Status Report, Tardigrades, Tricorders & Sensors
Tricorder Tech: New Live Imaging Technique Shows How Tardigrades Manage To Survive Dehydration
Water is essential for life, but anhydrobiotic tardigrades can survive almost complete dehydration.