This investigation studies how spaceflight impacts the relationship between organisms and their gut microbiome by observing changes in nematodes down to the cellular level to identify ways to maintain microbiome […]
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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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Microbial Adaptation To Spaceflight Is Correlated With Bacteriophage-encoded Functions
Evidence from the International Space Station suggests microbial populations are rapidly adapting to the spacecraft environment; however, the mechanism of this adaptation is not understood. Bacteriophages are prolific mediators of […]
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How Does Spaceflight Affect The Genomics And Proteomics Of Escherichia Coli?
Microbial safety has become a research hotspot with the development of manned space technology. Escherichia coli is a conditional pathogen that can cause infectious diseases.
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Assessing The Nucleotide-Level Impact Of Spaceflight Stress Using RNA-Sequencing Data
Understanding the effects of space radiation and microgravity on DNA integrity is critical to assess the impact of long-term spaceflight.