Discovering clues of survival in the stubborn germs of NASA’s clean rooms

According to RCO News Agency, Unknown and newly described species have genetic properties related to rough environments such as space environments that highlight the importance of precise control of pollution to prevent unwanted transmission of germs during space missions.

Quoted by physics, The spacecraft are assembled in clean rooms that are highly specialized facilities and are designed to maintain very low dust and dust levels. These controlled environments are very rough in themselves and have a completely adjusted air, temperature and humidity flow that prevents the survival of the germs. However, some of the so -called extremophile grow in such environments.

Alexandre Rosado, a researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, a senior researcher at the project and a member of several NASA work groups in the field of planetary protection and space microbiology, said: “Our research was to understand the risk of extruder transfer and space missions.” This effort is very important to monitor the risk of microbial pollution and protect against unintentional colonization of the planets under exploration.

Scientists conducted a comprehensive analysis of growing rigs in NASA’s clean rooms and found that many new species have genes that make them resistant to contamination and radiation. Some of the genes discovered were associated with DNA repair, detoxification of harmful molecules, and improved metabolism, all of which help increase species survival.

These genes can lead to new biotechnology strategies that help preserve food and medicines. Junia Schultz, a post -graduate student at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, said: “These findings not only make important considerations for the conservation of the planet, but also open the door for biological innovation.” Space travel provides an opportunity to study the micronutrients that have pressure resistance genes. The genes identified in these newly discovered bacterial species can be used for applications in medicine, food preservation and other engineering industries.

This study helps NASA predicts the type of bacteria that astronauts will face in their space missions, as well as developing strategies to reduce microbial pollution in clean rooms.

“The cooperation of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology with NASA reflects a pioneering alliance that extends the boundaries of space science and astronomy,” said Dr. Kasturi Venkateswaran. We are discovering the secrets of microbes that resist the violent conditions of space and can create a revolution in biological sciences, biological engineering and intermediate discoveries.

The study was published in the journal Microbiome.

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