Could this fungus live on Mars? Maybe it already does
SMRTR summary
*Aspergillus calidoustus*, found in NASA's sterile assembly rooms, withstood UV radiation, simulated Martian conditions, and 125°C sterilization — suggesting past missions may have transported Earth microbes to Mars, revealing flaws in planetary protection protocols.
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