Pioneer Labs engineers first bacteria to turn Mars atmosphere and soil into bioplastic
2C_ornot2C · x · 2026-09-24
Pioneer Labs says it has created the first genetically engineered bacterium designed for Mars: given shelter and a bit of water, it converts Martian atmosphere and soil into bioplastic. The post argues genetic engineering will be essential for Mars exploration.
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