Summary:
- Israeli scientists have discovered that tiny organisms called tardigrades can revamp their own RNA (ribonucleic acid) to survive extreme heat and other harsh environmental conditions.
- Tardigrades are microscopic creatures that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressure, and even the vacuum of space by entering a state of suspended animation called cryptobiosis.
- The researchers found that tardigrades can rapidly modify their RNA to adapt to high temperatures, allowing them to continue vital cellular processes and avoid damage or death.