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ur-whale ◴[] No.45343982[source]
Wont micro-organisms quickly adapt and start producing UV resistant strains?
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1. ljsprague ◴[] No.45344272[source]
I also wonder about stuff like this. I think some things are just a bridge-too-far for organisms to evolve protections against. For instance, are we worried about using too much bleach? Or stepping on cockroaches?
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2. kijin ◴[] No.45344598[source]
There are radiotrophic fungi that thrive in Chernobyl, so I wouldn't hold too much hope for UV either. It probably won't be able to penetrate a decent biofilm.