A Microbial Monitoring System Demonstrated on the International Space Station Provides a Successful Platform for Detection of Targeted Microorganisms

A Microbial Monitoring System Demonstrated on the International Space Station Provides a Successful Platform for Detection of Targeted Microorganisms

Closed environments such as the International Space Station (ISS) and spacecraft for other planned interplanetary destinations require sustainable environmental control systems for manned spaceflight and habitation. These systems require monitoring for microbial contaminants and potential pathogens...

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Main Authors: Christina L. M. Khodadad, Cherie M. Oubre, Victoria A. Castro, Stephanie M. Flint, Monsi C. Roman, Charlie Mark Ott, Cory J. Spern, Mary E. Hummerick, Gretchen J. Maldonado Vazquez, Michele N. Birmele, Quinn Whitlock, Matt Scullion, Christina M. Flowers, Raymond M. Wheeler, Orlando Melendez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
microbial monitoring
qPCR
International Space Station (ISS)
microbiome
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS)
closed environment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/6/492

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