Animal physiology: How do tardigrades survive intense radiation?

IF 8.1 1区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Current Biology Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2025.01.057

Bob Goldstein

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Abstract

Tardigrades survive levels of radiation that would kill most animal life. A new paper unveils more of their tricks, including a pigment that can protect cells from radiation damage and a protein that can concentrate DNA repair machinery at sites of DNA damage.

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Current Biology 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

11.80

自引率

2.20%

发文量

869

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Current Biology is a comprehensive journal that showcases original research in various disciplines of biology. It provides a platform for scientists to disseminate their groundbreaking findings and promotes interdisciplinary communication. The journal publishes articles of general interest, encompassing diverse fields of biology. Moreover, it offers accessible editorial pieces that are specifically designed to enlighten non-specialist readers.