Association·nasa

Gene transfer in spaceflight increases antibiotic resistance and virulence

Claim that the spread and increase of bacterial virulence and antibiotic resistance in spaceflight conditions is linked to gene transfer events.

Confidence
80%
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Evidence Quote

Spread and increase of virulence and antibiotic resistance in spaceflight conditions are linked to gene transfer events.

Relationship

Gene transfer events in spaceflight increases antibiotic resistance and virulence