Daily briefing: Specialized genes of new tardigrade species arm it with radiation shield
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The newly identified tardigrade species Hypsibius henanensis reveals that specific genes activated under radiation stress could inform protective strategies for human DNA, especially for space missions.
Initial clinical trials suggest that introducing a small amount of a mother's fecal matter into milk can enhance the gut microbiome of cesarean-born infants, although caution is advised.
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