Tag: npj Microgravity
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Gut Bacteria Survive Space Travel: Implications for Astronaut Health
Introduction: The surprising resilience of our gut allies Scientists have long known that spaceflight poses a host of challenges to the human body. From bone density loss to immune system changes, the journey beyond Earth is a test of physiological limits. Recently, a surprising discovery has added a new dimension to this conversation: the bacteria…
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Gut Bacteria Survive Space Travel: Earthly Microbes Endure Launch, Microgravity, and Reentry
Spaceflight and the Human Microbiome: A Surprising Resilience In a development that blends microbiology with space exploration, scientists report that a common gut bacterium’s spores can endure the extreme rigors of space travel. The study, conducted in Australia and published in npj Microgravity, tested Bacillus subtilis spores—an organism well known for its resilience and its…