About
Extremophile tardigrades have survived five mass extinctions, enduring harsh conditions and extreme dangers. They have four key states of life: active, anoxic, cryptobiotic, and the ability for horizontal gene transfer.

Scientific Principles
Research has discovered that tardigrades possess a special gene called Dsup (Damage suppressor), which protects the proteins in animal bodies, thereby safeguarding the DNA strands. This protein, when present in human kidneys, could perform more effectively than normal cells.
for instance, by resisting X-rays and hydrogen peroxide. Scientists hope to utilize this gene in humans, enhancing their vitality and enabling them to withstand harsh living conditions.

• In their active state, they grow and reproduce.
  
• In low oxygen, they enter an anoxic state, their body swells due to water imbalance, and they return to normal when conditions improve. 
• The cryptobiotic state is like being dead and  coming back to life. their metabolism stops and shrink to a third of their size.
  
• Horizontal gene transfer is when tardigrades take in environmental DNA and incorporate it into their own genetic materials, helping them survive harsh conditions.