(Natural News) A protein found only in tardigrades may protect cells from DNA damage caused by radiation exposure, according to a recent study published in eLife. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego examined the protective properties of a damage-suppressing protein called Dsup and found that it has a cloud-like structure that shields cell components from free radicals. According to coauthor […]

(Natural News) In the event of a cataclysmic doomsday scenario such as an asteroid strike or an exploding star, there’s only one creature on earth that even stands a chance at survival: the tardigrade. This eight-legged, microscopic animal can survive for up to 30 years without food or water, reports indicate, and can sustain extreme […]