Canadian Researchers Find Antifreeze in Fleas
Tiny fleas that survive on fungus found under a blanket of snow contain a unique antifreeze that could have implications for farming or transplant surgery, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.
The researchers, whose report is published in the latest edition of Science, said their findings could help protect plants or animals from frost, or allow donated transplant organs to be stored and transported at lower temperatures.
The six-legged snow fleas are between 1 and 2 millimeters long (0.04 to 0.08 inches), with six legs and no wings.
Source: PhysOrg.
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