An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Marc Mussmann and Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna has discovered a new microbial metabolism: so-called MISO bacteria “breathe” iron minerals […]
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AI Uncovers New Antibiotics In Archaea Microbes
They’ve survived for billions of years in boiling acid, deep-sea vents and salt flats. Now, some of Earth’s oldest life forms — microbes called Archaea — are offering a new […]
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Mitigation And Use Of Biofilms In Space For The Benefit Of Human Space Exploration
Biofilms are self-organized communities of microorganisms that are encased in an extracellular polymeric matrix and often found attached to surfaces. Biofilms are widely present on Earth, often found in diverse […]
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A Search for Life In The Universe Advances Life on Earth
Astrobiology, while traditionally focused on understanding the origin of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere, offers powerful tools and insights for addressing urgent challenges on our planet.
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One Billion-year-old Rules Of Protein Stability Revealed
Proteins are life’s molecular workhorses, doing everything from turning sunlight into food to fighting viruses. They are built from 20 different types of amino acid molecules, so even a small […]
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A Comprehensive Mini-Review on Culturable and Non-Culturable Microbial Diversity from Deep Sea
Microorganisms are essential players in Earth’s ecosystems, demonstrating remarkable adaptability to harsh conditions including arctic ice caps, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, and high-pressure oceanic zones.
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Synthetic Biology For Space Exploration
Human space exploration faces different challenges. Topics like Bioregenerative Life Support Systems, In Situ Resource Utilization, and radiation protection, still require for more suitable solutions to be applied in long-term […]
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Offworld Biotechnology: Using Bioplastics For Extraterrestrial Habitats
If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they’ll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial material to create livable spaces would be incredibly challenging and expensive. Researchers […]
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Biomanufacturing In Low Earth Orbit: A Paradigm Shift
This perspective article explores the transformative potential of biomanufacturing in low Earth orbit (LEO) for regenerative medicine.
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Exploring The Potential Of A Bioassembler For Protein Crystallization In Space
Protein crystallization holds paramount significance in structural biology, serving as a pivotal technique for unveiling the three-dimensional (3D) architecture of proteins.