Venturing into new realms? Microorganisms in space
One of the biggest challenges of science is the determination of whether extraterrestrial life
exists. Although potential habitable areas might be available for complex life, it is more likely …
exists. Although potential habitable areas might be available for complex life, it is more likely …
Toward biotechnology in space: High-throughput instruments for in situ biological research beyond Earth
F Karouia, K Peyvan, A Pohorille - Biotechnology advances, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Space biotechnology is a nascent field aimed at applying tools of modern biology to
advance our goals in space exploration. These advances rely on our ability to exploit in situ …
advance our goals in space exploration. These advances rely on our ability to exploit in situ …
Sustainable life support on Mars–the potential roles of cyanobacteria
Even though technological advances could allow humans to reach Mars in the coming
decades, launch costs prohibit the establishment of permanent manned outposts for which …
decades, launch costs prohibit the establishment of permanent manned outposts for which …
Evaluation of the Resistance of Chroococcidiopsis spp. to Sparsely and Densely Ionizing Irradiation
Studying the resistance of cyanobacteria to ionizing radiation provides relevant information
regarding astrobiology-related topics including the search for life on Mars, lithopanspermia …
regarding astrobiology-related topics including the search for life on Mars, lithopanspermia …
Preservation of biomarkers from cyanobacteria mixed with Marslike regolith under simulated Martian atmosphere and UV flux
The space mission EXPOSE-R2 launched on the 24th of July 2014 to the International
Space Station is carrying the BIOMEX (BIOlogy and Mars EXperiment) experiment aimed at …
Space Station is carrying the BIOMEX (BIOlogy and Mars EXperiment) experiment aimed at …
Desert cyanobacteria under space and planetary simulations: a tool for searching for life beyond Earth and supporting human space exploration
D Billi - International Journal of Astrobiology, 2019 - cambridge.org
The astonishing capability of life to adapt to extreme conditions has provided a new
perspective on what 'habitable'means. On Earth extremophiles thrive in hostile habitats …
perspective on what 'habitable'means. On Earth extremophiles thrive in hostile habitats …
BIOMEX Experiment: Ultrastructural Alterations, Molecular Damage and Survival of the Fungus Cryomyces antarcticus after the Experiment Verification Tests
The search for traces of extinct or extant life in extraterrestrial environments is one of the
main goals for astrobiologists; due to their ability to withstand stress producing conditions …
main goals for astrobiologists; due to their ability to withstand stress producing conditions …
Tolerances of Deinococcus geothermalis Biofilms and Planktonic Cells Exposed to Space and Simulated Martian Conditions in Low Earth Orbit for Almost Two Years
Fossilized biofilms represent one of the oldest known confirmations of life on the Earth. The
success of microbes in biofilms results from properties that are inherent in the biofilm …
success of microbes in biofilms results from properties that are inherent in the biofilm …
Space aquaculture: prospects for raising aquatic vertebrates in a bioregenerative life-support system on a lunar base
C Przybyla - Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The presence of a human community on the Moon or on Mars for long-term residence would
require setting up a production unit allowing partial or total food autonomy. One of the major …
require setting up a production unit allowing partial or total food autonomy. One of the major …
Desert cyanobacteria: potential for space and Earth applications
Cyanobacterial-dominated hypolithic and endolithic communities occur in cold and hot
deserts, often referred to as Mars analogues, where life is pushed to its physical limits due to …
deserts, often referred to as Mars analogues, where life is pushed to its physical limits due to …