Association·nasa
Microgravity increases production of antibiotics and toxins in microbes
Claim that Streptomyces and Microcystis species exposed to simulated or real microgravity show increased production of bioactive metabolites, including bacteriostatic substances, the antibiotic nikkomycin, and the toxin microcystin.
Confidence
80%
active
Evidence Quote
“Streptomyces and Microcystis produce more antibiotics and toxins under microgravity conditions”
Relationship
microgravity increases secondary metabolite production