Tag: sterilization
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26 New Bacterial Species Found in NASA Cleanrooms: A Stop-and-Recheck Moment for Space Missions
Overview: Uncovering Hidden Microbial Guests in Pristine NASA Spaces NASA’s cleanrooms are legendary for their stringent sterile conditions. These spaces are designed to keep extraterrestrial something out and ensure that spacecraft can sail through space without hitching a ride with Earthly microbes. In a surprising turn, researchers have identified 26 previously unknown bacterial species living…
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments: Knowledge, Practices, and Challenges
Overview: IPC in OB/GYN Departments in Cameroon Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a cornerstone of safe obstetric and gynecologic care. In referral hospitals in Cameroon, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) units manage high-risk deliveries, surgical procedures, and neonatal care. While progress has been made in training and guidelines, gaps persist in knowledge, adherence to protocols,…
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Rare Spacecraft Bacterium Plays Dead, Evading Detection
Uncovering a Hidden Survivor in Space Mission Clean Rooms A team of microbiologists at the University of Houston has identified a rare microorganism that could be quietly evading detection in spacecraft assembly clean rooms by entering a dormant, near-motionless state. The organism, Tersicoccus phoenicis (T. phoenicis), was discovered in environments designed to be as free…
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Rare Spacecraft Bacterium Evades Detection by Playing Dead
Rare Microorganism Found in NASA Clean Rooms Gets a Second Life A rare microorganism, Tersicoccus phoenicis (T. phoenicis), is prompting a rethink of how researchers monitor cleanliness in facilities that prepare spacecraft for launch. Discovered in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms, this unusual bacterium may survive by entering a dormant, nearly unseen state, effectively “playing…