All Brian Hoffman articles
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Study reveals how ‘Conan the Bacterium’ withstands extreme radiation
Deinococcus radiodurans can withstand radiation doses thousands of times higher than what would kill a human - and scientists have uncovered the secrets of the antioxidant that confers this protection.
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Conan’s survival in extreme conditions suggests ancient bacteria might lurk beneath Mars’ surface
Researchers have found that ancient bacteria could survive close to the surface on Mars much longer than previously assumed.