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spore
Coverage of spore in the Nexus archive.
- The fungus that could contaminate Mars: Scientists discover spore that can survive trip to the Red Planet - and NASA's ultra-sanitised cleanrooms aren't enough to stop it
Scientists discovered a spore capable of surviving the journey to Mars, raising concerns that NASA's cleanrooms may not prevent contamination. The resilient fungus could pose risks to planetary protection and future missions.
- The fungus that could contaminate Mars: Scientists discover spore that can survive trip to the Red Planet - and NASA's ultra-sanitised cleanrooms aren't enough to stop it
Scientists discovered a spore capable of surviving the journey to Mars, raising concerns about planetary contamination. NASA's cleanrooms, designed to prevent microbial spread, may not fully contain the resilient fungus.
- The fungus that could contaminate Mars: Scientists discover spore that can survive trip to the Red Planet - and NASA's ultra-sanitised cleanrooms aren't enough to stop it
Scientists discovered a spore capable of surviving the journey to Mars, raising concerns about potential contamination. NASA's cleanrooms, designed to prevent biological contamination, may not fully eliminate the risk.