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Biofilms in microgravity exhibit higher stress tolerance

Claim that microgravity biofilms show increased tolerance to salt, ethanol, and antibiotics compared to ground controls.

Confidence
80%
active

Evidence Quote

Increased tolerance to salt and ethanol treatments and antibiotic resistance has also been reported in microbes of biofilms under microgravity conditions

Relationship

Biofilm formation in microbes under microgravity increases Increased salt, ethanol, and antibiotic tolerance in microbes of biofilms under microgravity