Tardigrades - The Toughest Creature on Earth

You can boil them, deep-freeze them, crush them, dehydrate them, or even blast them into space. It doesn’t matter. These animals can survive temperatures as hot as 150ºC or as low as –273ºC.

Tardigrades can survive practically anything.

These aquatic animals can go for decades without food and water.

Tardigrades can survive roughly 1,000 times more radiation than a human. These creatures can also go on to produce healthy offspring following radiation exposure.

To endure environmental stress, Tardigrades can suspend their metabolism by entering a death-like state.

Researchers believe this is due to Tardigrades' abilities to both avoid the accumulation of DNA damage and to efficiently repair the damage that has been done.

Now, imagine Tardigrade DNA in a human.

Just like Tardigrades, successful entrepreneurs must be resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under extreme conditions. Embracing challenges, recovering from setbacks, and continually adapting to new environments are key traits for business success. The toughness of a Tardigrade embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship.


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