Whole metagenome profiles of particulates collected from the International Space Station.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The built environment of the International Space Station (ISS) is a highly specialized space in terms of both physical characteristics and habitation requirements. It is unique with respect to conditions of microgravity, exposure to space radiation, and increased carbon dioxide concentrations. Additionally, astronauts inhabit a large proportion of this environment. The microbial composition of ISS particulates has been reported; however, its functional genomics, which are pertinent due to potential impact of its constituents on human health and operational mission success, are not yet characterized.

Methods

This study examined the whole metagenome of ISS microbes at both species- and gene-level resolution. Air filter and dust samples from the ISS were analyzed and

SUBMITTER: Be NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5514531 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature