RT @TorbenKuehnast: I am delighted to share our recent comment on gut microbiomes of astronauts on their way to Mars, with @chmoei, @AlexMa…
@NorthumbriaUni's Pearce: “Because they’re going to be away for a long time, will that #dysbiosis become a significant problem, or lead to them having health impacts that impair their ability to function?” https://t.co/a6T7mFjPPe
WOAH! This is incredible! Humans don't do well in a sterile space, yet space is very sterile. What we think of as "germs" also keep us healthy and functioning properly. Figuring out how to take the best microorganisms with us beyond earth is vital! https:
The first human spaceflight to Mars is expected within the next decade. A @MicrobiomeJ article discusses how this journey may effect the human microbiome and proposes measures to ensure the crew stays healthy: https://t.co/oG59sllumT #DayofHumanSpaceFlight