Water is critical for the survival of most cells and organisms. Remarkably, a small number of
multicellular animals are able to survive nearly complete drying. The phenomenon of …

Life is set within a narrow frame of physicochemical factors, yet, some species have adapted
to conditions far beyond these constraints. Nature appears to have evolved two principal …

Background Tardigrades are renowned for their ability to enter cryptobiosis (latent life) and
endure extreme stress, including desiccation and freezing. Increased focus is on revealing …

Tardigrades represent a phylum of very small aquatic animals in which many species have
evolved adaptations to survive under extreme environmental conditions, such as desiccation …

Anhydrobiosis is a desiccation tolerance that denotes the ability to survive almost complete
dehydration without sustaining damage. The knowledge on the survival capacity of various …

To thrive in harsh environments, tardigrades have evolved the ability to enter the quiescent
state of cryptobiosis, often characterized by transition into a so-called 'tun'. Here, we …

Tardigrades are microscopic aquatic bilaterians that despite their size have a complex
morphology and anatomy. These minute animals need a surrounding film of water to be …

Tardigrades are renowned for their ability to enter the extremotolerant state of latent life
known as cryptobiosis. While it is widely accepted that cryptobiosis can be induced by …

Adult stem cells (ASCs) in vertebrates and model invertebrates (eg Drosophila
melanogaster) are typically long‐lived, lineage‐restricted, clonogenic and quiescent cells …

Subzero temperatures are among the most significant factors defining the distribution of
organisms, yet, certain taxa have evolved to overcome this barrier. The microscopic …