Microscopic 'moss piglets' survive radiation with a protein shield

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Mystery of how Earth's toughest creature the moss piglet can survive radiation equivalent to 25 hours at Chernobyl SOLVED

Moss piglets — or tardigrades — can survive various extreme environments. They can withstand a thousand times more radiation than other animals. A protein called Dsup forms a protective cloud-like shield around their DNA.

 

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I shall not sleep tonight. Bastards.

And so does scorpions

We need that protein protection shield

My spirit animal

Wow

Moss piglet? No no no ... it’s a water bear.

How did “water bear” become “moss piglet”? 😳🤷🏽‍♂️

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