The First Turtle Organoids

Image caption: Some turtle species can survive freezing temperatures and prolonged periods without oxygen, unique adaptations that scientists struggle to study using currently available tools. Image credit: © iStock, BlueRingMedia, Gollykim; Designed by Erin Lemieux. Article by Danielle Gerhard, PhD. The Scientist – May 13, 2024.

In the dark, frigid months of winter, painted turtle hatchlings hunker down in shallow, icy nests where they enter a state of suspended animation.¹ Their hearts stop beating; their metabolisms slow down; and over half of their bodies’ water turns to ice. With the arrival of spring, the baby turtles begin to thaw and signs of life return. […]

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