But for two species of tardigrade whose genomes were examined in the new study — Hypsibius dujardini and Ramazzottius varieornatus — a lack of water isn't fatal. (newscientist.com)
Researchers in Scotland and colleagues say foreign genes may account for less than 1 percent of the genome of the famously hardy critters, technically known as tardigrades (Hypsibius dujardini). (sciencenews.org)
A protein from microscopic creatures called tardigrades keeps their DNA protected — and could someday shield humans from radiation. (scientificamerican.com)