They gave poison to the terrestrial bacteria, and they began to multiply

Researchers from the University of Florida explored whether life as we know it could survive on Mars. Initially, it seemed impossible due to the planet's lack of water and thin atmosphere. However, experiments with the extremophile microorganism Haloferax volcanii showed that it could thrive in simulated Martian conditions. The study revealed that these microbes not only survived but also utilized certain compounds for metabolism and reproduction, albeit at a slower rate than on Earth. This suggests that life may still exist on Mars, prompting scientists to reconsider the planet's ancient atmosphere, which may have contained more oxygen than previously thought. The findings could reshape the search for extraterrestrial life.