These grain-sized organisms can survive extreme conditions, and they may have implications for cancer research.

Animals That Can Survive In Space ...

Not the least of which was "How can humans survive in space and extraterrestrial environments"? One study in particular ...

Tardigrades may be the world's cutest and most famous microscopic critters. Also known as water bears or moss piglets, ...

Now, scientists are turning to a surprising source for help: tardigrades — tiny, resilient animals known for surviving extreme environments, including radiation levels that would be lethal to ...

Tardigrades, or water bears, are microscopic animals with incredible survival skills—they can withstand extreme temperatures and the vacuum of space. They can also tolerate high doses of radiation.

Mouse cells tweaked to produce the tardigrade protein incurred less DNA damage than unaltered cells — hinting at a new tool for cancer patient care.

One study in particular presented how the study of tardigrades could help address the challenges involved. The study was conducted by Isadora Arantes, a NASA ambassador and astronaut candidate ...