The International Space Station selects for microorganisms adapted to the extreme environment, but does not induce genomic and physiological changes relevant for human health
M. Mora, L. Wink, I. Koegler, A. Mahnert, P. Rettberg, P. Schwendner, R. Demets, C. Cockell, T. Alekhova, A. Klingl, A. Alexandrova, C. Moissl-Eichinger
The study analyzes the microbial environment of the ISS, finding it similar to Earth's confined spaces, with microorganisms adapted to the extreme environment but not causing genomic changes relevant to human health.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology