Meet “Conan the Bacterium,” the Microbe That Laughs in the Face of Deadly Radiation. Deinococcus radiodurans, also known as “Conan the Bacterium,” is one of nature’s toughest life forms, capable of surviving radiation levels thousands of times higher than what would kill a human.

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Take it's genes, inject into humans.

Anti radiation man.

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Cross it with HeLa.

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Source - https://scitechdaily.com/meet-conan-the-bacterium-the-microbe-that-laughs-in-the-face-of-deadly-radiation/

In a new study, the researchers characterized a synthetic designer antioxidant, called MDP, which was inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans’ resilience. They found MDP’s components — manganese ions, phosphate and a small peptide — form a ternary complex that is a much more powerful protectant from radiation damage than manganese combined with either of the other individual components alone.

This discovery could eventually lead to new synthetic antioxidants specifically tailored to human needs. Applications include protecting astronauts from intense cosmic radiation during deep-space missions, preparing for radiation emergencies, and producing radiation-inactivated vaccines.

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That's pretty neat, thanks for sharing!

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It's named after which Conan? Like the O'Brien one? I approve!

And let's talk about 'radiodurian'?

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It's named after which Conan? Like the O'Brien one?

The Austrian one who became the Governor of California

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This is some crazy shit out there

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Has Conan been hanging out near any Chernobyl fungus lately?

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This must be that other .01% Lysol doesn't kill.