While that moniker might not roll off the tongue, the bug is no joke.
Having mutated in the extraordinary (and extraordinarily isolated) environment of outer space, the microscopic oddity is thus genetically distinct enough from its terrestrial counterparts to develop resistance to drugs.
In other words, the mega bug’s existence and incredible resistance to earthly medicine pose a stark health risk to astronauts.
IIT Madras and NASA collaborated on the study, which detailed the prevalence, distribution, colonization patterns, and adaptations of the superbug E. bugandensis.
While that moniker might not roll off the tongue, the bug is no joke. Having mutated in the extraordinary (and extraordinarily isolated) environment of outer space, the microscopic oddity is thus genetically distinct enough from its terrestrial counterparts to develop resistance to drugs.
In other words, the mega bug’s existence and incredible resistance to earthly medicine pose a stark health risk to astronauts.
IIT Madras and NASA collaborated on the study, which detailed the prevalence, distribution, colonization patterns, and adaptations of the superbug E. bugandensis.
