NASA sent a black fungus and three mutants around the Moon; all grew during Artemis I’s 25-day flight as researchers tested DNA repair and melanin
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In 2022, a black mold and three mutant strains flew around the Moon on Artemis I. All 20 samples grew, and the team rated the experiment excellent, per NASA.
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NASA sent a black fungus and three mutants around the Moon; all grew during Artemis I’s 25-day flight as researchers tested DNA repair and melanin
In 2022, a black mold and three mutant strains flew around the Moon on Artemis I. All 20 samples grew, and the team rated the experiment excellent, per NASA.
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