COLD ADAPTATION

May 06 2025SCIENCE

Cold Survival: How Worms Teach Us About Enduring the Chill

The ability to survive in cold environments is a remarkable feat seen in various animals. Some creatures, like bears, enter a state of hibernation to endure the winter. In medical settings, controlled cooling is used to protect organs during transplants and to aid in emergency situations. But how do cells manage to survive such extreme cold? The answer lies in the in...

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

How Poseidonibacter antarcticus Thrives in Antarctica's Chill

Ever heard of bacteria that love the cold? Meet Poseidonibacter antarcticus SM1702. This tiny microbe has developed some pretty amazing survival strategies to cope with Antarctica's freezing temperatures. Researchers discovered that when the thermometer drops, this bacterium increases its protein production. This boosts its energy levels and enhances its ability to a...

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