Water Bears: The Unbelievable DNA Repair Powers of Earth’s Toughest Microorganisms
In New York City, researchers have discovered the remarkable resilience of microscopic creatures known as “water bears” or tardigrades. These tiny creatures can withstand extreme conditions such as high levels of radiation and dehydration. Scientists have found that tardigrades possess a unique ability to repair their own damaged DNA at an incredibly fast pace, allowing them to survive in harsh environments that would be fatal to most other organisms. Researchers at Columbia University studied the …