Speaking of oxophilic bacteria, you may be interested to know what NASA is going to do in April.
Because of the discovery of jarosites, which most likely formed in acidic water, in the Meridiani region of Mars,
the concept of oxophilic bacteria existing in acidic water is attracting the interest of NASA scientists.
This April/10th, NASA scientists will join with their Spanish colleagues in drilling
down to a "highly-acidic" underground river in Spain known as "RIO TINTO"
looking for samples of bacteria that can thrive in its highy-acidic waters.
For more info, check this URL.
http://amesnews.arc.nasa.gov/releases/2003/03_24AR.html
cheers.
Jacob
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