Tardigrades: Surviving Water Loss

For my research, I sought to explore how tardigrades are able to survive desiccation and water loss. I created this animation to offer an adventurous exploration into these microscopic animals' fascinating abilities. The animation depicts the molecular mechanism that allows tardigrades to enter a tun state by producing matrices in their cells, protecting them from desiccation. The narrative guides the viewer through the story and molecular mechanisms, making it easy to follow and providing an exciting visual insight into tardigrades.