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Tardigrade anatomy [3]. Tardigrades have a short plump body with four pairs of hollow unjointed legs. Most range from 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.02 in) in length, although the largest species may reach 1.3 mm (0.051 in).
Tardigrades can withstand 1,000 times more radiation than other animals, [17] median lethal doses of 5,000 Gy (of gamma rays) and 6,200 Gy (of heavy ions) in hydrated animals (5 to 10 Gy could be fatal to a human). [18] Earlier experiments attributed this to their lowered water content, providing fewer reactants for ionizing radiation. [18]
Tardigrades, or water bears, thrive in some of Earth’s harshest environments. Now, researchers say they have unlocked the survival mechanism of the tiny creature. Scientists now think they know ...
Chinese military scientists believe the tardigrade’s cells improve a human's ability to withstand radiation and potentially other diseases.
The human brain contains 86 billion neurons, with 16 billion neurons in the cerebral cortex. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Neuron counts constitute an important source of insight on the topic of neuroscience and intelligence : the question of how the evolution of a set of components and parameters (~10 11 neurons, ~10 14 synapses) of a complex system leads to ...
One baby tardigrade had the confidence to hitch a ride on the back of one of its greatest predators — a microscopic worm called a nematode — in a video that won fifth place and $600 in Nikon ...
Researchers said symbols for animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms are underrepresented, which undermines interest in unknown species and conservation efforts.
Tardigrades, aka water bears, are known to be indestructible. They can survive extreme temps, intense radiation, and recover from complete dehydration. New 'indestructible' species of tardigrade ...