How tiny rotifers survive a twenty-four-thousand-year nap
In short: In this video, we explore the remarkable resilience of rotifers, microscopic creatures capable of resuming life after sleeping for 24,000 years. We also examine how ancient DNA from 30,000-year-old goats provides a window into early human animal management.
The video examines the extraordinary survival mechanisms of rotifers, tiny organisms that can enter a state of dormancy for tens of thousands of years and still continue their lives upon waking. This biological feat is paired with an exploration of how researchers use DNA from goats living 30,000 years ago to understand the relationship between humans and livestock in the deep past.
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