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New strain of bacteria found on Chinese space station
short by Ankit Tiwari / on Sunday, 18 May, 2025
Chinese scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, on Tiangong space station, according to a new study. This new strain has ingenious mechanisms for adapting to the extreme space environment and was found on a cabin on the space station. The new strain was found to have better ability to combat oxidative stress and reverse radiation-induced damage.