NASA study finds some Earth microbes can survive on the Moon
A NASA-led study has revealed that some microorganisms on Earth, including certain types of fungi and bacteria, can survive for periods ranging from weeks to months under specific conditions on the Moon's surface. The experiments showed that Aspergillus and Fusarium fungi, which are typically found in warm and moist environments, possess a high capacity for adaptation and survival, especially within the Moon’s shadowed and polar regions. The study also raised concerns about the unintentional transfer of microbes to the Moon, which could impact resources such as icy water and bring up issues related to biological contamination and space exploration protocols.
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