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Study Reveals ISS Microbes Lack Diversity, Threaten Astronaut Health

3/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study from UC San Diego uncovers that the International Space Station (ISS) harbors significantly fewer microbes than Earth, posing risks to astronaut health. The researchers advocate for the introduction of diverse microbial communities in space, emphasizing their crucial role in enhancing well-being for future missions beyond our planet.

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A groundbreaking study from UC San Diego uncovers that the International Space Station (ISS) harbors significantly fewer microbes than Earth, posing risks to astronaut health. The researchers advocate for the introduction of diverse microbial communities in space, emphasizing their crucial role in enhancing well-being for future missions beyond our planet.