During the Mars 2020 mission, several fungal strains were isolated from surfaces where
spacecraft components were assembled. Draft genome sequencing and characterization …

To understand antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria, we need to monitor
environmental microbes as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). These …

As focus for exploration of Mars transitions from current robotic explorers to development of
crewed missions, it remains important to protect the integrity of scientific investigations at …

Spacecraft, associated with human spaceflight, is one of the more unusual microbial
environments. In contrast to other terrestrial environments, microorganisms within spacecraft …

The detection of extant life is a major focus of many planned future planetary missions, a
current challenge of which is the ability to target biomarkers capable of providing …

Monitoring microbial communities aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is essential
to maintaining astronaut health and the integrity of life-support systems. Using assembled …

During the VIABLE ISS project (eValuatIon And monitoring of microBiofiLms insidE
International Space Station), water samples subjected to two different silver treatments were …

Space exploration carries with it risks of biological contamination. Here, the planetary
protection efforts currently in place to control microbial contamination during space …

Highly sensitive and rapid detection of airborne fungi in space stations is essential to ensure
disease prevention and equipment safety. In this study, quantitative loop-mediated …

Adequate research showed that microorganisms are ubiquitous in orbiting space station,
which have a potential impact on the health status of astronauts and reliability of equipment …