The Microscopic Critter That Can Survive Almost Anything

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Thu, 07/27/2017 - 3:47pm

The microscopic critter that can survive almost anything

Tardigrades, often called the "water bears" or "moss piglets," are starting to reveal more secrets about their ability to survive extreme conditions that humans can't, according to a new study in the journal PLOS.

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