"Resilience is a fundamental property of life, and it has the remarkable ability to thrive in unexpected places. It is no more apparent than in Deinococcus radiodurans. When nuclear reactors were initially put into operation, we were astounded to discover a peculiar microorganism prospering in the reactor cooling supply. This tenacious bacterium, later identified as D. radiodurans, had previously been found in an unlikely source: an irradiated can of meat."

"Further investigation revealed a microbe of extraordinary resilience that can flourish in a radioactive inferno that would make Chornobyl seem like a day at the beach. It can withstand radiation doses up to 1000 times greater than those lethal to most other organisms and microorganisms. Its resilience extends beyond radiation. D. radiodurans scoffs at dehydration, yawns at the vacuum of space, and treats acid baths and saline environments as luxury spas."

"The existence of such an extreme survivor begs the question: what lessons can we glean from this for life, medicine, and biology?"

(Source: Forbes | "How Resilient Is Life?")

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