China discovers in its space station a superbug whose resistance "defies all known"

The discovery makes it mandatory to review disinfection protocols in space. Bacteria of this type could become a real threat if they proliferate on Earth.

A new bacterium identified in the Tiangong space station has surprised the scientific community due to its ability to withstand extreme conditions outside the planet. In fact, the discovery could change the way we understand microbial life in extraterrestrial environments.$FUN