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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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