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Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells

  • May 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells
A protein found only in microscopic tardigrades, one that allows them to survive extreme conditions like dehydration, can convey similar durability in synthetic cells, according to new research from University of Michigan Engineering and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.

Originally published at Phys.org

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