Sulfuri Bacteria in Yellowstone 002 (IMAGE)

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Sulfuri Bacteria in Yellowstone 002

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New research reveals that the bacterium Sulfurihydrogenibium yellowstonense thrives in harsh environments with conditions like those expected on Mars.

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Photo by Tom Murphy

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