tardigrades

Microscopic tardigrades have fascinated scientists for their incredible toughness since they were first discovered back in 1773. They can sense…

Tardigrades are some of the toughest animals on the planet. These microscopic creatures commonly called “water bears” can survive in…

A tardigrade seen with a fluorescence microscope, with a fluorescent marker highlighting some of its organs Smythers et al./PLoS ONE…

Researchers have discovered a molecular sensor that tells tardigrades it’s time to toughen up. The tiny eight-legged animals, also known…