A bioactive compound produced by an extremophilic bacterium has potential industrial applications. An international collaboration of researchers has isolated a bioactive compound in extremophilic ...

Most forms of life cannot survive extreme environmental conditions, like excessive temperatures. Likewise, the significant majority of species on our planet have a set lifespan and cannot exist past a ...

A tiny amoeba has broken a pretty big record. The newly discovered species of single-celled organism can divide and reproduce at a piping hot 63 degrees Celsius (145 degrees Fahrenheit), higher than ...

Dozens of never-before-seen species of "extremophile" bacteria were hiding in a NASA clean room used to quarantine a Mars lander before it was successfully launched to the Red Planet more than 17 ...

Extremophile microbes from hot springs may hold the secret to the next generation of natural, eco-friendly sunscreen.

New insight into how unique bacteria resist damage from radiation could lead to better protection for humans — both on Earth and among the stars. "In bacteria, radiation can cause DNA damage, protein ...

Extremophile molds are invading art museums and devouring their collections. Stigma and climate change have fueled their ...