ISS astronauts exposed to mutant superbugs that evolved in space
by Vishwam Sankaran
Jun 11, 2024
2 minutes
Scientists have discovered a superbug notorious for being resistant to drugs in samples isolated from the International Space Station, sparking concerns for astronaut health.
They found 13 strains of the bacterium Enterobacter bugandensis which is known to be multidrug resistant.
The findings under the stress of the space environment and became genetically distinct from their Earth counterparts.
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