Mount Everest's Frozen Microbial Signature: Preserving Climbers' Germs for Centuries.

Researchers have found that microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can survive in the extreme conditions of Mount Everest's South Col, even those that are usually found in human noses and throats. The study suggests that these microbes may have been transported to the mountain by wind or humans. The research has implications for the search for extraterrestrial life and highlights the impact of human activity on the environment.