Space experiments reveal new way to fight drug-resistant superbugs, scientists say
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International Space Station research by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists shows microgravity helps fight drug-resistant superbugs by altering how viruses and bacteria evolve.
"Microgravity is not just a slower or noisier version of Earth — it is a distinct physical and evolutionary environment." Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
Experiments by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison show that viruses and bacteria behave differently in near-weightless conditions. In space, they develop genetic changes not typically seen on Earth.
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