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Researchers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) announced the discovery of an unexpected visitor that has mutated into something unique.

Methylobacterium species help to promote plant growth and are commonly found in soils on Earth. Experts from NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) believe the strains could help create the "fuel" needed for plant growth on Mars when humans eventually arrive. Mars and Earths soil obviously differ in many ways. NASA: Unknown bacteria found on the ISS - and it could help with the move to Mars (Image: GETTY) Mars soil differs massively to Earths (Image: GETTY) One of the main differences is that Ea...