Micro-5: Gut reactions in space
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Our guts literally teem with beneficial bacteria. But not all bacteria are harmless. Disease-causing bacteria, known as pathogens, can infect our intestines, causing illness or even death. Bacterial pathogens can contaminate the foods and beverages we consume in our everyday diets, and illnesses caused by consuming tainted foods are a serious concern on Earth and in space.