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We cannot monitor long-term space station microbial mutations that could yield multi-drug resistant superbugs.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Closed space station biomes combined with radiation select for rapid bacterial mutation, risking astronaut health. Autonomous metagenomic sequencing systems must continuously monitor station surfaces for bio-threats.

science-space global-unspecified drug-resistant station monitor space cannot long-term microbial mutations yield multi-drug resistant systems support missions medical psychological

WS02156

By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z · Horizon: 2028

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