The International Space Station (ISS) is an ultra-sterilized environment, but this excessive hygiene could have detrimental effects on astronauts' health. A recent study suggests that

“Future built environments, including space stations, could benefit from intentionally fostering diverse microbial communities that better mimic the natural microbial exposures experienced on Earth, rather than relying on highly sanitized spaces,” says co-first author Rodolfo Salido at UC San Diego.

The International Space Station (ISS) is too clean and should be made dirtier to keep astronauts healthy, scientists have advised...

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The International Space Station (ISS) is kept immaculately clean, but perhaps it’s too clean. According to scientists, the sterile environment […]