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Mitigation and Use of Biofilms in Space for the Benefit of Human Space Exploration

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Mitigation and Use of Biofilms in Space for the Benefit of Human Space Exploration

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Biofilms are groups of cells of the same or different species living in communities. Such structures are usually attached to surfaces, and on Earth, they have been found in diverse and extreme environments. Such agglomerations have been described as recalcitrant or protective when facing adversity. In space systems, biofilms have been found on a multitude of hardware surfaces. Different studies have identified genetic changes that may impact human health.

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