S. caninervis may eventually be able to grow on Mars and help terraform the planet, surviving extreme conditions such as deep freeze and radiation.
The moss recovered and grew new branches after being frozen at -112 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 years, and thrived even after receiving 10 times the radiation dose that would kill humans instantly.
Researchers have long sought organisms that can survive in space-like conditions, with the desert moss showing resilience in Mars simulations compared to other organisms tested.
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