Tardigrade Proteins Slow Down Human Metabolism: Key to Unlocking Cell Biostasis?
Laramie, Wyoming – Researchers at the University of Wyoming have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the remarkable survival skills of tardigrades, also known as water bears. These microscopic creatures have the remarkable ability to survive extreme conditions such as freezing temperatures, high levels of radiation, and even the vacuum of outer space. The study led by scientists at the University of Wyoming focused on a specific protein called CAHS D, which plays a crucial role …