[HTML][HTML] Space Station conditions are selective but do not alter microbial characteristics relevant to human health

M Mora, L Wink, I Kögler, A Mahnert, P Rettberg… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Abstract The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique habitat for humans and
microorganisms. Here, we report the results of the ISS experiment EXTREMOPHILES …

Venturing into new realms? Microorganisms in space

C Moissl-Eichinger, C Cockell… - FEMS microbiology …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
One of the biggest challenges of science is the determination of whether extraterrestrial life
exists. Although potential habitable areas might be available for complex life, it is more likely …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of the total and viable bacterial and fungal communities associated with the International Space Station surfaces

A Checinska Sielaff, C Urbaniak, GBM Mohan… - Microbiome, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background The International Space Station (ISS) is a closed system inhabited by
microorganisms originating from life support systems, cargo, and crew that are exposed to …

[HTML][HTML] Crewmember microbiome may influence microbial composition of ISS habitable surfaces

A Avila-Herrera, J Thissen, C Urbaniak, NA Be… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
The International Space Station (ISS) is a complex built environment physically isolated from
Earth. Assessing the interplay between the microbial community of the ISS and its crew is …

[HTML][HTML] Longitudinal characterization of multispecies microbial populations recovered from spaceflight potable water

J Yang, J Barrila, C Mark Ott, O King, R Bruce… - npj Biofilms and …, 2021 - nature.com
While sequencing technologies have revolutionized our knowledge of microbial diversity,
little is known about the dynamic emergent phenotypes that arise within the context of mixed …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of spaceflight induced changes to astronaut microbiomes

MD Morrison, JB Thissen, F Karouia, S Mehta… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The International Space Station (ISS) is a uniquely enclosed environment that has been
continuously occupied for the last two decades. Throughout its operation, protecting the …

[HTML][HTML] Microbiome dynamics during the HI-SEAS IV mission, and implications for future crewed missions beyond Earth

A Mahnert, C Verseux, P Schwendner, K Koskinen… - Microbiome, 2021 - Springer
Background Human health is closely interconnected with its microbiome. Resilient
microbiomes in, on, and around the human body will be key for safe and successful long …

[HTML][HTML] Succession and persistence of microbial communities and antimicrobial resistance genes associated with International Space Station environmental surfaces

NK Singh, JM Wood, F Karouia, K Venkateswaran - Microbiome, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background The International Space Station (ISS) is an ideal test bed for studying
the effects of microbial persistence and succession on a closed system during long space …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive metagenomics framework to characterize organisms relevant for planetary protection

DC Danko, MA Sierra, JN Benardini, L Guan, JM Wood… - Microbiome, 2021 - Springer
Background Clean rooms of the Space Assembly Facility (SAF) at the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) at NASA are the final step of spacecraft cleaning and assembly before …

Microbial existence in controlled habitats and their resistance to space conditions

K Venkateswaran, MT La Duc… - Microbes and …, 2014 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Abstract The National Research Council (NRC) has recently recognized the International
Space Station (ISS) as uniquely suitable for furthering the study of microbial species in …