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Scientists woke up a 46,000-year-old roundworm from Siberian permafrost(wapo.st)

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Storksforlegs@beehaw.org
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During this preconditioning, the nematodes begin pumping out a sugar called trehalose, which may be involved in helping protect their DNA, cells and proteins from degrading.

Candied nematode!

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Finally, the perfect gift for someone who has everything.

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Mmmmmm, Mountain Dew Zero Desiccation! Now at select Taco Bell locations.

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