Exogenous pigments shield microorganisms from spaceflight-induced changes
S. Sharma, R. S. H. Smith, N. A. Lee, S. L. Wilson, M. M. Smith, N. Oxman
This study tests the protective effects of exogenous pigments on microorganisms during spaceflight, finding carotenoid solutions reduce spaceflight-induced stress in Bacillus subtilis.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology