The filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger is one of the main contaminants of the
International Space Station (ISS). It forms highly pigmented, airborne spores that have thick …

The initial characterization of the Aspergillus niger isolate JSC-093350089, collected from
US segment surfaces of the International Space Station (ISS), is reported, along with a …

Fungi are versatile organisms which thrive in hostile environments, including the
International Space Station (ISS). Several isolates of the human pathogen Aspergillus …

The biotechnology-and medicine-relevant fungus Aspergillus niger is a common colonizer of
indoor habitats such as the International Space Station (ISS). Being able to colonize and …

Abstract The on-going Microbial Observatory Experiments on the International Space Station
(ISS) revealed the presence of various microorganisms that may be affected by the distinct …

Whether terrestrial life can withstand the martian environment is of paramount interest for
planetary protection measures and space exploration. To understand microbial survival …

One mission of the Microbial Observatory Experiments on the International Space Station
(ISS) is to examine the traits and diversity of fungal isolates to gain a better understanding of …

Fungi have been companions of mankind for millennia. Mushrooms inspired our eating
culture, and yeasts and filamentous fungi were developed into highly efficient cell factories …

The greatest hazard for humans on deep-space exploration missions is radiation. To protect
astronauts venturing out beyond Earth's protective magnetosphere and sustain a permanent …

Khartoum air was scanned for airborne Aspergillus flavus for 12 months using the horizontal
gravitational settling method. Frequency of occurrence was related to total fungal catch and …