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Could a toxic chemical in Mars dirt help us build a Red Planet base?

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

Astrobitica February 5, 2026 (Last updated: February 5, 2026) 1 minute read

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

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