Scientists woke up a 46,000-year-old roundworm from Siberian permafrost (wapo.st)

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[-] storksforlegs@beehaw.org 22 points 1 year ago

During this preconditioning, the nematodes begin pumping out a sugar called trehalose, which may be involved in helping protect their DNA, cells and proteins from degrading.

Candied nematode!

[-] msprout@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago

Finally, the perfect gift for someone who has everything.

[-] erp@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Mmmmmm, Mountain Dew Zero Desiccation! Now at select Taco Bell locations.

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