Earth’s toughest microbes could help save the planet and find life on other worlds

Extremophiles may well be tiny, but they are making a huge contribution to the health of our planet and our lives. A new review of these microorganisms, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, explains how they are helping us fight climate change, improve the way we make everyday products, and could be a potential source of novel antibiotics.

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