Deinococcus
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Antarctic Microbe Survival Tests Aboard The International Space Station

by Keith Cowing

An international team is sending microbes from Antarctica and Chile to the International Space Station (ISS) to study how they withstand radiation and other spaceflight stressors.

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Insights Into The Synthesis, Engineering, And Functions Of Microbial Pigments In Deinococcus Bacteria

by Keith Cowing

The ability of Deinococcus bacteria to survive in harsh environments, such as high radiation, extreme temperature, and dryness, is mainly attributed to the generation of unique pigments, especially carotenoids.

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