New research proposes tardigrade proteins, famed for resilience, could be vital in slowing down the human ageing process.
Scientists have been baffled by tardigrades’ capacity to withstand drying out since they exhibit a behavior that seems distinct from that of several other organisms that can enter biostasis or suspended animation.
Researchers from the University of Wyoming have deepened their understanding of how tardigrades endure harsh environments. They have demonstrated that proteins from theseTardigrades are tiny organisms capable of enduring harsh conditions by morphing into dehydrated balls and nearly halting their metabolisms. Researchers say they rely on naturally disordered CAHS proteins for survival when dried out.
The study looks at the processes tardigrades utilize to go into and out of suspended animation in response to environmental stress. Scientists specifically examined CAHS D, a tardigradeThe team noticed that CAHS D creates networks of fibers in living organisms when there’s osmotic stress. These fiber networks help cells survive when they’re shocked by changes in their environment.
“Our findings provide an avenue for pursuing technologies centered on the induction of biostasis in cells and even whole organisms to slow aging and enhance storage and stability,” said the team in the study.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Researchers show that introduced tardigrade proteins can slow metabolism in human cellsUniversity of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into how tardigrades survive extreme conditions and have shown that proteins from the microscopic creatures expressed in human cells can slow down molecular processes.
Read more »
Researchers show that introduced tardigrade proteins can slow metabolism in human cellsTardigrade proteins are potential candidates in technologies centered on slowing the aging process and in long-term storage of human cells.
Read more »
Kyle Baker's Tardigrade, Deathcathlon & Fine Art Gallery For FreeKyle Baker is a master cartoonist, both in writing and art.
Read more »
Tardigrade proteins could slow aging in humans, small cell study findsJennifer Nalewicki is a Salt Lake City-based journalist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics and more. She covers several science topics from planet Earth to paleontology and archaeology to health and culture. Prior to freelancing, Jennifer held an Editor role at Time Inc.
Read more »
At Citizens Bank Park, new season, new bites: hoagies, new Schwarburger, ‘Always Sunny’ whiskey and morePhillies are bringing exciting new concessions to Citizens Bank Park, including hoagies and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' whiskey.
Read more »
Missing New Jersey hiker found safe after being spotted on Ring camera in New YorkPolice said the woman regularly hikes at Ringwood State Park and was disoriented after spending the night in the woods.
Read more »