With the construction of the International Space Station, humans have been continuously
living and working in space for 22 years. Microbial studies in space and other extreme …

Food-processing facilities harbor a wide diversity of microorganisms that persist and interact
in multispecies biofilms, which could provide an ecological niche for pathogens to better …

Bacterial biofilms are problematic wherever water contacts with surfaces. Although
germicidal ultraviolet (UV)-C irradiation effectively inactivates microorganisms in flowing …

Water is not only essential to sustain life on Earth, but also is a crucial resource for long-
duration deep space exploration and habitation. Current systems in space rely on the …

Abstract The International Space Station (ISS) Water Processor Assembly (WPA)
experiences intermittent dormancy in the WPA wastewater tank during water recycling …

Understanding the structural and antibiotic resistance changes of microbial communities in
space environments is critical for identifying potential pathogens that may pose health risks …

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

Urine, humidity condensate, and other sources of non-potable water are processed onboard
the International Space Station (ISS) by the Water Recovery System (WRS) yielding potable …

Microbial biofilms are universal. The intricate tapestry of biofilms has remarkable
implications for the environment, health, and industrial processes. The field of space …

The prolonged duration of future manned space missions conceals potential threats
associated with microbial contamination. Such closed environments are susceptible to …