Giant, deep-sea roly-polies steal a gene to endure starvation

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The enormous deep-sea cousins of your garden’s pill bugs can go five years without food. A gene they pilfered from bacteria may be part of the secret.

Alexander Reed
Alexander Reed

Alexander Reed brings Cambridge's medical research scene to life through his insightful reporting. With a background in biochemistry and journalism, he excels at breaking down intricate scientific concepts for readers. His recent series on genomic medicine earned him the prestigious Medical Journalism Award.

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