American researchers led by Adam Robinson from the University of Florida tested whether the salt-loving microorganisms could not only withstand conditions similar to Mars, but also actively multiply. At the center of the work was Haloferax Volcanii. This extremophile prefers environments with high salinity, such as shallow layers of the Martian crust. More about this experiment - in the material intelligence now on your mobile. Put the app and read articles by your favorite writers. Instructions here.