Tag: Bacillus subtilis
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Bacteria Survive Space Launch and Re-Entry: Implications for Mars
New evidence from an Australian-led study shows Bacillus subtilis spores can endure the harsh dynamics of spaceflight As space agencies outline bold plans to send crews to Mars within decades, scientists are racing to understand how living organisms cope with the extreme conditions of space travel. A recent Australian-led study provides a critical clue: the…
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Bacteria Survive Space Launch and Re-entry: Study Reveals Bacillus subtilis Resilience
Overview: A Bold Look at Microbial Resilience in Space Scientists have long assumed that spaceflight would present extreme challenges to living organisms, especially microbes that play vital roles in human health. A new Australian-led study reveals that spores of Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium integral to immune function, gut health, and blood circulation in humans, can…
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Bacteria Survive Space Launch and Re-entry: Implications for Mars Missions
Groundbreaking Real-World Test Shows Bacteria Endure Spaceflight Stresses A new Australian-led study has demonstrated that the spores of Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium closely linked to human health, can endure the extreme conditions of a rocket launch and re-entry. The research tested rapid acceleration, short bursts of microgravity, and rapid deceleration, revealing that these hardy spores…