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NASA's Crew-11 Studies Bacteria Growth in Microgravity

8/2/2025

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NASA's Crew-11 mission to the ISS embarks on a groundbreaking study of how microgravity influences harmful bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella. With researchers from Sheba Medical Center and SpaceTango at the helm, this mission seeks to unravel the mysteries of bacterial growth and antibiotic resistance in space, potentially paving the way for new strategies to fight infectious diseases on Earth.

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NASA's Crew-11 mission to the ISS embarks on a groundbreaking study of how microgravity influences harmful bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella. With researchers from Sheba Medical Center and SpaceTango at the helm, this mission seeks to unravel the mysteries of bacterial growth and antibiotic resistance in space, potentially paving the way for new strategies to fight infectious diseases on Earth.