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It’s feared some of the bacteria could be drug-resistant, meaning they could pose more of a threat to astronauts because traditional treatments would not work properly. However, researchers stressed the drugs are not harmful to humans currently aboard the ISS. Dr Nitin Singh, who has just published a report on the bugs, said: ‘Given the multi-drug resistance results for these [bacteria] and the increased chance of pathogenicity we have identified, these species potentially pose important health considerations for future missions.’ Luckily, the tiny organisms do not appear to be virulent enough to make humans ill at this stage, although they could evolve into a more dangerous form.
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THE International Space Station is infested with mysterious space bugs that may be leaving astronauts at risk of ‘serious harm’, according to a new study.
Scientists discovered a thriving ecosystem of "infectious organisms" aboard the station which are similar to bugs found in hospitals on Earth.
It's feared portions of the bacteria could be drug-resistant which would leave astronauts at risk of serious harm should traditional treatments fail to help.
Dr Nitin Singh, the first author on the report, said: "Given the multi-drug resistance results for these [bacteria] and the increased chance of pathogenicity we have identified, these species potentially pose important health considerations for future missions."
But, researchers stressed the bugs are not harmful to humans currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
the tiny organisms do not appear to be virulent enough to make humans ill at this stage, although they could evolve into a more dangerous form.
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: 727Sky
the tiny organisms do not appear to be virulent enough to make humans ill at this stage, although they could evolve into a more dangerous form.
The same can be said for the flu, or any other "bug" on earth.
Sounds like clickbait doomporn to me.
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
a reply to: 727Sky
Um, just spray them with some isobutanol and call it a day.