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A study found that bacteria on the International Space Station developed unique genes and proteins. Photo: NASA via Getty Images, Dr. Sahay CC BY-SA 3.0

Polish researchers discover how bacteria adapt to life in space

Polish researchers have found that bacteria on the International Space Station (ISS) have developed unique genes and proteins to survive living in space.

The bacteria included potentially harmful pathogens to humans such as aerobic bacilli.

Parcel pickup horror! Collection points riddled with bacteria, say researchers

Horrified microbiologists examining the cleanliness of Poland’s popular parcel collection points have found disturbing numbers are covered in fungi, bacteria and even feces.