The bacteria Thermus thermophilus likes it hot. It was first discovered in the hot springs at Izu in Japan, where it thrives at an optimal temperature of about 65 degrees Celsius.

Bacteria may travel thousands of miles through the air worldwide instead of ... Natural diversity of CRISPR spacers of Thermus evidence of local spacer acquisition and global spacer ...

Heat-loving bacteria from deep-sea vents could soon be protecting your skin from the ravages of the summer sun. ... Among these is Thermus thermophilus, a bacterium that thrives at around 75 °C.