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TARDIGRADES
IN SPACE

 Exploring the Limits of Life

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Why
Tardigrades ?

Tardigrades, also known as "water bears," are microscopic organisms capable of surviving extreme environments. Their unique biological adaptations include :
- Cryptobiosis: The ability to enter a near-death state, halting metabolism to survive harsh conditions.
- Radiation Resistance: Protection against intense cosmic radiation using a protein called Dsup.
 - Extreme Temperature Survival: Ability to withstand near absolute zero and boiling temperatures.

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Scientific Goals

Our research aims to:

Studying tardigrades in extreme environments brings us closer to answering key astrobiological questions