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Genetics Unzipped: Space invaders: the amazing adaptations of tardigrades

Posted by , on 18 May 2023

“You can boil them, freeze them, throw them into outer space – and they will survive. So how can we use these incredible adaptations to solve some of our own problems?”

Dr Sally Le Plage

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re going microscopic, exploring what tiny tardigrades can teach us about DNA damage, vaccine distribution and even astronaut health in space.

Genetics Unzipped is the podcast from The Genetics Society. Full transcript, links and references available online at GeneticsUnzipped.com.

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