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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

During this preconditioning, the nematodes begin pumping out a sugar called trehalose, which may be involved in helping protect their DNA, cells and proteins from degrading.

Candied nematode!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Finally, the perfect gift for someone who has everything.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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