There is also a funky bacterium called D. radiodurans that has an ability to withstand enormous amounts of radiation.

http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/ast14dec99_1.htm

One of the amazing things about radiodurans is that it can withstand and repair damage to its DNA. This has amazing potential for human biological research and medical treatment!

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