
What We Risk Losing Without Federally-Funded Scientific Research
The Brian Lehrer Show
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Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Life's Extremes
This chapter explores the discovery of Thermus aquaticus, a bacterium that thrives in high temperatures, reshaping our understanding of life's adaptability. It reveals how this finding challenged previous beliefs about life's temperature limits and its potential origins in extreme environments.
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