"Tardigrade Proteins: A Breakthrough in Slowing Human Aging"
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered that proteins found in tardigrades, also known as water bears, can slow down metabolism in human cells, potentially leading to technologies that could slow the ageing process. The research, led by the University of Wyoming, found that these proteins form gels inside tardigrade cells, which when introduced into human cells, slow down metabolism and confer resistance to stresses. This discovery may pave the way for the development of technologies that induce suspended animation in cells or organisms to slow ageing and improve the storage potential of therapies like stem cells.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#ageing#human-cells#protein#science-and-technology#tardigrades#university-of-wyoming
- Protein found in water bears is shown to slow down human ageing The Independent
- Scientists Put Tardigrade Proteins Into Human Cells. Here's What Happened. ScienceAlert
- Tardigrade proteins could slow aging in humans, small cell study finds Livescience.com
- UW Biology Assistant Professor Thomas Boothby and team make further discoveries into the secrets of the tardigrade Sheridan Media
- UW Scientists Use Tardigrade Proteins for Human Health Breakthrough University of Wyoming News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The Independent