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‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon


A type of bacteria dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” can withstand radiation thousands of times stronger than what can kill a human. Now, scientists have figured out why.

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