what is unique about deinococcus
Deinococcus radiodurans also has a unique ability to repair damaged DNA. It isolates the damaged segments in a controlled area and repairs it. This bacteria can also repair many small fragments from an entire chromosome. Mechanisms of ionizing-radiation resistance
Deinococcus radiodurans is infamous for its resistance to high levels of radiation and long periods of desiccation. Upon learning of D.radiodurans' viability, it was surprising to find that it does not produce a spore. Its mechanisms of surviving utilize a different mechanism of resistance. Which Came First, the Chicken Or the Egg?