Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) has been detected on space stations.
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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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How To Obtain An Integrated Picture of the Molecular Networks Involved in Adaptation to Microgravity in Different Biological Systems?
The SSCWP made recommendations for work/goals in these three areas. In the short term, network biology approaches should be applied to compare changes within and across species.
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Influence of Microgravity on Spontaneous Calcium Activity of Primary Hippocampal Neurons Grown in Microfluidic Chips
The influence of variations of gravity, either hypergravity or microgravity, on the brain of astronauts is a major concern for long journeys in space, to the Moon or to Mars, […]
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Tricorder Tech: MinION Sequencing Platform Effectively Detects Transcriptional Activity of Plant Microbes
Healthy plants are vital for successful, long-duration missions in space, as they provide the crew with life support, food production, and psychological benefits.