Meet The Organisms We Study

  • Tardigrade

    These little creatures can survive freezing, drying out, and even exposure to the vacuum of space!

  • Caenorhabditis elegans

    This unique little worms exhibit both desiccation tolerance and the ability to survive large amounts of radiation.

  • Rotifers

    These little guys can survive for long periods without being fed. They are also desiccation tolerant!

  • Brine Shrimp

    Depending on their life stage, these hardy little shrimp can survive desiccation, extreme pressure, and more!

  • 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.

  • Arabidopsis thaliana

    This model organism is one of many plants that exhibit desiccation tolerance. These plants are also good at fighting off infections!