Long-Duration Space Travel Support Must Consider Wider Influences to Conserve Microbiota Composition and Function

Long-Duration Space Travel Support Must Consider Wider Influences to Conserve Microbiota Composition and Function

The microbiota is important for immune modulation, nutrient acquisition, vitamin production, and other aspects for long-term human health. Isolated model organisms can lose microbial diversity over time and humans are likely the same. Decreasing microbial diversity and the subsequent loss of functio...

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Main Authors: Kait F. Al, John A. Chmiel, Gerrit A. Stuivenberg, Gregor Reid, Jeremy P. Burton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
microbiome
gut microbiota
spaceflight
fermented food
probiotics
astronauts
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/8/1163

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