Death-Defying Protein Found in Tardigrades Preserves Synthetic Cells

Many life-saving biological compounds must stay refrigerated during transport, limiting where they can be used. Michigan engineers have identified a protein that protects synthetic cells during dehydration, allowing them to be shipped at room temperature and later reconstituted. The discovery could make fragile medicines far easier to transport and more accessible worldwide. See how the team made it possible in the full article.