Microbiome in Space
Evaluation of the Human Urinary Microbiome and Urinary Symptoms Throughout a Short-Duration Space-Flight
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An Evaluation of the Human Urinary Microbiome and Urinary Symptoms Throughout a Short-Duration Space-Flight [Microbiome in Space (Ax-1)] evaluates whether space alters the human urinary tract microbiome, or community of microorganisms, during the Axiom-1 (Ax-1) private astronaut mission (PAM). Urinary tract infections have previously affected astronauts, and microbiome alterations may increase the risk. Results from this investigation could support development of countermeasures for future spaceflight.
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Variations in Urinary Microbiota on a Short-Duration Space Mission to the International Space Station
- Spaceflight alters urinary microbiota composition
- Changes are transient and reversible
- Bacterial load peaks in orbit
- Collection method does not affect results
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