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NASA-Linked Research Suggests Some Fungi Could Survive the Trip to Mars
Key Takeaways
- Researchers cultured 23 fungal strains from NASA cleanrooms.
- One strain, Aspergillus calidoustus, reportedly survived multiple Mars-like stress tests.
- The findings suggest planetary protection may need to look beyond bacteria.
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