[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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
Space Station (ISS) as uniquely suitable for furthering the study of microbial species in …