The perchlorate tolerance of the yeast Debaryomyces hansenii is relevant for determining life potential on Mars because high perchlorate concentrations on the planet favor liquid water at negative temperatures.

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  Life on the Edge: Bioprospecting Extremophiles for Astrobiology

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• Mars location