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October 2020 PMID 33050831

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade sp. from ultraviolet radiation.

Harikumar R Suma, Swathi Prakash, Sandeep M Eswarappa

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Several posts highlight the unique abilities of the tardigrade genus Paramacrobiotus to withstand UV radiation, with phrases like 'tardigrades glow' and 'new tardigrade suncream' capturing attention and sparking interest. The tone of excitement and amazement reflects a strong fascination with the findings, enhancing the overall positive sentiment in the discussions.

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  • Researchers have discovered that certain eutardigrades exhibit natural fluorescence which may protect them from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
  • Using a non-fluorescent variant for comparison, the study shows that fluorescence enhances survival against lethal UV light.
  • The fluorescent extract from these tardigrades also demonstrated the ability to protect other species, revealing a potential protective mechanism against UV radiation.
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彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/dsWCh3xKcN

Oct 18, 2020 · 54 likes · 18 shares · 44,673 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/C3bMhP3B0x

Oct 19, 2021 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Astrobiology
@astrobiology · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/muviRDX7t3 #astrobiology #extremophile #tardigrade https://t.co/BtoYpX7uKj

Oct 14, 2020 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 35,747 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/89IdQvi6iu

Oct 14, 2020 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Gregory Copenhaver
@copenhaverlab · X

Oh my goodness! As if Tardigrades weren't already insanely cool enough, now it turns out they glow: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/upiI1yuf1V

Oct 16, 2020 · 14 likes · 2,312 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[文献情報] Harikumar R. Suma, Swathi Prakash and Sandeep M. Eswarappa. (2020). "Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation". Biology Letters - Royal Society Publishing. DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0391. PubMed: 33050831.

Oct 18, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 44,673 followers View post →

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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/YK2IczC58t

Jul 31, 2022 · 1 like · 38,723 followers View post →
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Brian Blagden
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Apr 18, 2022 · 3 shares · 96 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/F5bP57LCGb

Apr 18, 2022 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/EJSxLvsRJF

Feb 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
Erico Centeanes
@centeanes · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SH…

Feb 19, 2022 · 3 shares · 658 followers View post →
Russ Richards
@RussRichards9 · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SH…

Feb 19, 2022 · 3 shares · 206 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/h1ByEGR8oJ

Feb 19, 2022 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/bDRxGWGlFv

Jan 24, 2022 · 7 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/1LTzKZv5rb

Nov 5, 2021 · 4 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
RESBIOS project
@resbios · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SH…

Oct 19, 2021 · 7 shares · 678 followers View post →
Dr Elodie Chabrol
@EloScicomm · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SH…

Oct 19, 2021 · 7 shares · 13,734 followers View post →
Tardigradopedia
@tardigradopedia · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SH…

Oct 19, 2021 · 7 shares · 26,650 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters #fluorescence https://t.co/C3bMhP3B0x

Oct 19, 2021 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Honor Maughan
@HonorMaughan · X

RT @RSocPublishing: This species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk #B…

May 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 345 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

This species of #tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk #BiologyLetters https://t.co/dsEU4v1LGe

May 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk, in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/DLVIIk7Vij

Apr 26, 2021 · 5 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/j692ltag4v

Feb 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
Aída Oryza
@neuroarroz · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk…

Dec 30, 2020 · 1 share · 356 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/bjww8NAMSE

Dec 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 38,723 followers View post →
blue
@theproteindance · X

@SamPixieDot @alyvol Gosh this is hard. Maybe this one about tardigrades protecting themselves from UV damage by floursceing blue https://t.co/tgLwpYbtrM

Dec 8, 2020 · 1 like · 572 followers View post →
Science Slam
@scienceslam · X

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Dec 2, 2020 · 1 share · 1,788 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/keCy51zemQ

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 likes · 38,723 followers View post →
髄内釘固定
@3plus7is10 · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/KPyk2gYrnz

Nov 18, 2020 · 56 followers View post →
Ernst Mayr Library
@mayrlibrary · X

Tardigrades glow. https://t.co/ycTjPKVaMM

Nov 13, 2020 · 532 followers View post →
Pier Luigi Gentili
@Pier_Complexity · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/xFPmfihFfU #fluorescence #life #biology #chemistry #physics #light

Nov 11, 2020 · 3 likes · 644 followers View post →
Fabián
@Biofab_ · X

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Nov 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 832 followers View post →
David
@David08966981 · X

RT @DanGraur: #Tardigrades again: A species can survive exposure to UV light for hours by absorbing UH light and emitting visible light in…

Nov 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 60 followers View post →
(((Dan Graur))) ダン דן גראור
@DanGraur · X

#Tardigrades again: A species can survive exposure to UV light for hours by absorbing UH light and emitting visible light in the blue range. Because it can. https://t.co/DaVas711e9 https://t.co/DVNN2oPy2j https://t.co/Ei62KIFlpi

Nov 3, 2020 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 3,364 followers View post →
BugtalesFM
@BugtalesFM · X

GuMo mit Neuigkeiten zu unseren hochgeschätzten Bärtierchen. Die sind immer noch UV-strahlungsresistent und leuchten jetzt sogar blau (1 Hinweis für #ElectionDay?) https://t.co/5gIvaD7rhd ▶️ https://t.co/A5Z8UUwQXC https://t.co/qKrTgqn0Yz

Nov 3, 2020 · 6 likes · 1,831 followers View post →
Him
@Him__D · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 24, 2020 · 18 shares · 25 followers View post →
Giovanni Strona
@GiovanniStrona · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/rTFNKxhgXc

Oct 23, 2020 · 440 followers View post →
Sarthak Sahoo
@Sarthak_Sahoo_ · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk…

Oct 22, 2020 · 1 share · 407 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters #OAweek https://t.co/JrgOQDMJbr

Oct 22, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 38,723 followers View post →
Fruit Worms
@fruitWormPapers · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation. https://t.co/oc7cy8aJ0J

Oct 19, 2020 · 1,249 followers View post →
Robert Hart
@TheRobertHart · X

A fluorescent shield sounds like a rather useful thing to have https://t.co/3nqrknUx1L

Oct 19, 2020 · 2,283 followers View post →
虎ノ門ズボンさん
@Toranomon_Z · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 607 followers View post →
Cocoa
@cc_9674 · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 55 followers View post →
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@takatoh_life · X

@Science_Release 休眠時ほどではないですが、5 kJ/m^2の紫外線は耐えると言われていますね。 https://t.co/ygul3GclH4 https://t.co/6SVmVlCXBA

Oct 18, 2020 · 13,681 followers View post →
bristlecorkscrew
@bristlecorkscr1 · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 2,915 followers View post →
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@take_gattcha · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 2,138 followers View post →
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@s_n_229 · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 64 followers View post →
IPUSIRON
@ipusiron · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

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@yayaya80806649 · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

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RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 2,499 followers View post →
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@wnkr_cosme · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 4,720 followers View post →
まおゆうの虫
@eC2hbJHNs4ubOyG · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 359 followers View post →
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@miss_proton · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 532 followers View post →
wrongwrong
@wrongwrong16337 · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 372 followers View post →
Spectroscopy Ninja
@MengesFriedrich · X

@newscientist Quite exaggerated headlines... They found a tardigrade species that shows UV-induced blue fluorescence, which exactly NOT happens in the dark... Read the full article here: https://t.co/bCK3ggIdwr

Oct 18, 2020 · 625 followers View post →
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@yamamomob · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 476 followers View post →
INOUE Tomohiro
@TinoChem · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 481 followers View post →
原　拓史
@haltaq · X

RT @Science_Release: [文献情報] Harikumar R. Suma, Swathi Prakash and Sandeep M. Eswarappa. (2020). "Naturally occurring fluorescence protects…

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原　拓史
@haltaq · X

RT @Science_Release: [画像引用元] 8ツイート目: Scienceより https://t.co/ooYGLmfKoE 9ツイート目&11ツイート目: 元論文より https://t.co/dsWCh3xKcN

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原　拓史
@haltaq · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

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@mk5mgr · X

RT @Science_Release: 紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 18, 2020 · 18 shares · 93 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[文献情報] Harikumar R. Suma, Swathi Prakash and Sandeep M. Eswarappa. (2020). "Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation". Biology Letters - Royal Society Publishing. DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0391. PubMed: 33050831.

Oct 18, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 44,673 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[画像引用元] 8ツイート目: Scienceより https://t.co/ooYGLmfKoE 9ツイート目&11ツイート目: 元論文より https://t.co/dsWCh3xKcN

Oct 18, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 44,673 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

紫外線で蛍光する新種の「クマムシ」が発見されたよ！単に光るだけじゃなく、他のクマムシすら耐えられない強力な紫外線に対しても耐える事がわかったよ！ Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/dsWCh3xKcN

Oct 18, 2020 · 54 likes · 18 shares · 44,673 followers View post →
Jeff Waugh
@jdub · X

Or for the original paper… https://t.co/nGRvukgFjl

Oct 18, 2020 · 3,681 followers View post →
Shawn Perez
@avidcrafter23 · X

RT @astrobiology: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/mu…

Oct 17, 2020 · 5 shares · 63 followers View post →
United Academics
@United_Science · X

Tubby Tardigrades Newly Discovered Superpowers 1️⃣exhibits fluorescence when exposed to UV light 2️⃣tolerate UV radiation Source: https://t.co/wmCQot29NY Image credit: Harikumar R. Suma and Sandeep M. Eswarappa #bioluminescence #tardigrade #biology #scientificresearch https://t.co/ZwYmNM3Wsb

Oct 16, 2020 · 1 like · 1,619 followers View post →
Gregory Copenhaver
@copenhaverlab · X

Oh my goodness! As if Tardigrades weren't already insanely cool enough, now it turns out they glow: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/upiI1yuf1V

Oct 16, 2020 · 14 likes · 2,312 followers View post →
James Bradley
@DrBradBrad · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation Suma et al, BiologyLetters @RSocPublishing https://t.co/CQZm4WEA46

Oct 16, 2020 · 4,812 followers View post →
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@MaSa_Tardigrade · X

RT @astrobiology: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/mu…

Oct 16, 2020 · 5 shares · 21 followers View post →
Tanner Fadero
@TanFad · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/pkAR1SKqaB GLOWING BLUE TARDIGRADES https://t.co/tLoXivb7Uu

Oct 15, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,520 followers View post →
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@notiscientifico · X

#Biologia e #frontieredellaricerca Gli #animali che hanno la #fluorescenza sono protetti contro i raggi #UV. È la tesi sperimentata ottenuta con esemplari di #tardigradi del genere Paramacrobiotus, messi a confronto con #invertebrati non luminosi. Fonte: https://t.co/MU9NdNS99Y https://t.co/MOnprM0NU7

Oct 15, 2020 · 167 followers View post →
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RT @astrobiology: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/mu…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,466 followers View post →
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@tardigradopedia · X

RT @astrobiology: Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/mu…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 26,650 followers View post →
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@muu_bio · X

青く蛍光するクマムシ（• ̬ ̬ ̬ ̬)論文リンクあった UVを吸収して蛍光として放出することで、細胞等へのUVダメージを抑えるのかな 可愛くて強いので最高だな〜 https://t.co/4pkkDQuv10

Oct 15, 2020 · 254 followers View post →
Harikumar R Suma
@hari_rs_ · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk…

Oct 15, 2020 · 5 shares · 125 followers View post →
レオ爺
@konishi_apu_slb · X

カロチノイドみたいにただ遮る物質もあるけど、蛍光で青に逃がすのはよりうまい方法だな。フォトリアーゼもたしか青色を使うし。 これブツとしては何なのだろう？　まだ出てないっぽいけど。 https://t.co/ASy2IE7iq9 https://t.co/hO5UGlHCAW

Oct 14, 2020 · 272 followers View post →
Hywel Arnold
@247ofthat · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation | Biology Letters https://t.co/EB6gFozVwf New tardigrade suncream...

Oct 14, 2020 · 148 followers View post →
Charles W. Clark
@g8ge · X

Wee tardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. wields autofluorescent blue shield to ward off ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/796JPzZJzx @nma @UML_Sciences @jqcDurNew @OpticalSociety @WWU https://t.co/xmMjeqCJFo

Oct 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,832 followers View post →
Nived Krishnan Santhosh
@nivedks72 · X

RT @BEELab_IISc: Tardigrade that uses a "protective fluorescent shield" against UV radiation! Interesting work from Dr. Sandeep Eswarappa's…

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 share · 231 followers View post →
BEE-Lab
@BEELab_IISc · X

Tardigrade that uses a "protective fluorescent shield" against UV radiation! Interesting work from Dr. Sandeep Eswarappa's lab. https://t.co/uzxxqSrtul @RSocPublishing @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance @Bio_IISc

Oct 14, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 304 followers View post →
Saheli Saha
@SaheliS95 · X

These naturally fluorescent tardigrades uses their fluorescent compound as a ‘shield’ to protect themselves from lethal UV doses. Interesting work from Sandeep Eswarappa’s group @Bio_IISc @iiscbangalore https://t.co/d64cLGsyhc https://t.co/0hEyYIz2Km

Oct 14, 2020 · 3 likes · 100 followers View post →
Tardigradopedia
@tardigradopedia · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk…

Oct 14, 2020 · 5 shares · 26,650 followers View post →
Astrobiology
@astrobiology · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation https://t.co/muviRDX7t3 #astrobiology #extremophile #tardigrade https://t.co/BtoYpX7uKj

Oct 14, 2020 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 35,747 followers View post →
Honor Maughan
@HonorMaughan · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk…

Oct 14, 2020 · 5 shares · 345 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Here’s a species of tardigrade (genus Paramacrobiotus) that can survive germicidal UV radiation https://t.co/y68d242SHk | From @iiscbangalore @India_Alliance in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/89IdQvi6iu

Oct 14, 2020 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 38,723 followers View post →
Taras Pasternak
@tp590 · X

RT @manuelacasasoli: #Tardigrades can endure even UV! "Scientists have discovered a new species of tardigrade that can endure ultraviolet…

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 share · 2,266 followers View post →
Manuela Casasoli
@manuelacasasoli · X

#Tardigrades can endure even UV! "Scientists have discovered a new species of tardigrade that can endure ultraviolet (UV) light so lethal, it is regularly used to get rid of hard-to-kill viruses and bacteria." #Science #biology ⏯️https://t.co/FdPAukpS2t https://t.co/WsSQMBeTIO

Oct 14, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 11,570 followers View post →
Tardigrada News
@TardigradaN · X

Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation #Tardigrada #waterbears Harikumar R. Suma, Swathi Prakash and Sandeep M. Eswarappa https://t.co/4oa8w2SKfR

Oct 14, 2020 · 3 likes · 258 followers View post →
Alex Brogan
@apsbrogan · X

Annoys me thoroughly that they don't appear to have characterised the molecule, but wow, tardigrades can do everything! https://t.co/U6fXTTzlX1

Oct 14, 2020 · 533 followers View post →
Dr Tom Ward
@tomward · X

RT @AllinsonLab: Very cool paper on tardigrade sunblock https://t.co/XLjRSXikAc

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 share · 569 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

@pewtertankard @guardian The link appears to be working now https://t.co/nGejUFZil2, enjoy

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 like · 38,723 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

RT @strayologist: My favourite preprint just got published !! @hari_rs_ Et al. @iiscbangalore Naturally occurring fluorescence protects th…

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 share · 38,723 followers View post →
Sarah Allinson
@AllinsonLab · X

Very cool paper on tardigrade sunblock https://t.co/XLjRSXikAc

Oct 14, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 235 followers View post →
Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
@TedPavlic · X

Some #tardigrades produce fluorescent protein that protects them from UV. Applying it to C. elegans protects it as well. "Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation" by Suma et al. (RSBL 2020) https://t.co/Ib2WRibYoy

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 share · 2,680 followers View post →