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Bacillus subtilium bacterial microscope. | Credit: Dr. Graham Beard/Wikimedia Commons/CC By-SA 4.0
Microbes necessary for human health have proven that resistant to extreme space travel, providing hope for astronaut well -being on future long -term missions.
Researchers at the University of the Royal Institute of Melbourne Technology (RMIT) have sent bacterial bacillus subtilis spore – a bacterium that is known to support Human immune systemIntestinal health and blood flow in a 3D printed microtubple holder on a sound rocket flight to check how they will be launched after launch, microgravity and re-introduction. Bacteria such as B. Subtilis Mars colony;
Microbes were exposed to up to 13 times accelerations, six minutes Surrent The period is approximately 162 miles (260 kilometers) and the punishment of the punishment is 30 g and rotates about 220 times per second during the landing. After recovery, scientists found that the structure of the spores did not show any signs a statement from university.
“Our study showed an important type of bacteria in our health gravity Changes, acceleration and deacleration, “said Elena Ivanova, a research co-author.
Astronauts rely on a healthy microbiome to help regulate digestion, immunity and Common well -beingespecially extended during missions. Knowing that useful bacteria can survive by harsh phases of space light transition shows that they can be safely taken to the moon, Mars and beyond.
This marks the first study to check how bacteria respond to real space flight conditions outside the laboratory, with conclusions that could help create reliable and sustainable life support systems for waste recycling, food production and plant growth in future long -term missions.
Rideshare’s useful cargo adapter, during which researchers at the University of the Royal Institute of Melbourne Technology (RMIT) have sent bacterial Bacillus subtilian spores to the suborbital space on a famous missile. | Credit: Gail iles, Rmiti University
The microbes were before studied at the International Space Station (ISS), where spores survived months without airspace in a vacuum and exposed to harsh radiation. What distinguishes this experiment is the focus of stress on the real rocket flight from launching to landing. Although subtilis spores are particularly strong, the study offers the benchmark for other germs directly related to human health and agriculture, the researchers said.
Understanding of microbial resistance in a harsh environment also has benefits The landBy helping scientists create a new antibacterial treatment and strategies to fight Other planets;
“It could help to create more effective life detection missions, help us identify and explore microbial life forms that could flourish in an environment that was previously uninhabited,” Ivanova said in a statement.
Their conclusions were Announced on October 6 In the magazine, microgravity.