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Knowing the genes responsible for water bears’ radiation tolerance could lead to diverse applications, from cancer treatment to space exploration.
A newly described species of tardigrade is giving scientists insights into what makes these tiny eight-legged creatures so resistant to radiation.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-03484-1
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Li. L. et al. Science 386, eadl0799 (2024).
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