Spaceflight microgravity and modeled-microgravity analogs (MMA) broadly alter gene
expression and physiology in both pathogens and plants. Research elucidating plant and …

Oral streptococci are the oral microbial flora that can cause biofilm formation. One of the
most common isolated oral streptococci is Streptococcus mutans, which has a significant …

Understanding the dynamic adaptive plasticity of microorganisms has been advanced by
studying their responses to extreme environments. Spaceflight research platforms provide a …

The health of astronauts during and after the return from long-haul space missions is
paramount. There is plethora of research in the literature about the medical side of …

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) presents significant challenges in
healthcare, particularly for hospitalized and immunocompromised patients, including …

Staphylococcus aureus is commonly isolated from astronauts returning from spaceflight.
Previous analysis of omics data from S. aureus low Earth orbit cultures indicated significantly …

The health of astronauts during and after the return from long-haul space missions is
paramount. There is plethora of research in the literature about the medical side of …

To sustain life on extended space missions, it is essential to maintain clean potable water.
NASA currently uses iodine as the primary biocide in the potable water dispenser on the …

Long-term space missions have shown an increased incidence of oral disease in astronauts'
and as a result, is one of the top conditions predicted to impact future missions. For our first …

Since the onset of space exploration, challenges to human health have been reported.
Astronauts have suffered from various illnesses and ailments and prokaryotes have been …