Meet The Organisms We Study
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Tardigrade
These little creatures can survive freezing, drying out, and even exposure to the vacuum of space!
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Caenorhabditis elegans
This unique little worms exhibit both desiccation tolerance and the ability to survive large amounts of radiation.
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Rotifers
These little guys can survive for long periods without being fed. They are also desiccation tolerant!
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Brine Shrimp
Depending on their life stage, these hardy little shrimp can survive desiccation, extreme pressure, and more!
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae
These cool little yeasts are great model organisms. They are easy to grow and modify, and best of all, they show desiccation tolerance.
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Arabidopsis thaliana
This model organism is one of many plants that exhibit desiccation tolerance. These plants are also good at fighting off infections!