Has the International Space Station been affected by a Super Bug?
astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS), space researchers have recently discovered 13 new strains of a bacteria. The bacteria are believed to have mutated in space. These strains of the superbug are resistant to the anti-biotics that is consumed on Earth, according to the space researchers. The bacteria mutated from its earthly form to become distinct. The scientific name of the bacteria is ‘Enterobacter bugandensis’ and is found to be less harmful on earth. Presently, the health of the astronauts has not been compromised. However, they have been warned to undergo regular check-ups.
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About the Bacteria:
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursIt is found in the gut and a lot of other places. Generally, it does not pose any threat to a healthy individual. It only poses a threat to those with a weak immune system as it attaches itself to the other genomes, weakening the immune system even further and causing infections. Space Scientists have found that the bacteria’s capacity to replicate and infect is much higher in space as it is resistant to the usual drugs that are consumed to tackle it.
What happened in space?
The researchers writing in the medical journal ‘Microbiome’ wrote that 13 strains of the pathogen had found ways to evade the effects of anti-biotics. Some
