Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Microbial growth in simulated Mars conditions could guide search for life

A new experiment reveals that Earth's microbes can grow in harsh conditions similar to what may exist just below the surface of Mars, suggesting new directions in the search for potential cellular life on the red planet.

Microbial growth in simulated Mars conditions could guide search for life
Image: Phys.org
A new experiment reveals that Earth's microbes can grow in harsh conditions similar to what may exist just below the surface of Mars, suggesting new directions in the search for potential cellular life on the red planet.

Originally published at Phys.org

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