Association·nasa

No difference in gene transfer efficiency in E. coli and Cupriavidus in space

Claim that no differences in gene transfer efficiency were observed in E. coli and Cupriavidus metallidurans during spaceflight compared to ground controls.

Confidence
70%
active

Evidence Quote

no differences have been observed in the Gram-negative species E. coli and Cupriavidus metallidurans

Relationship

Conjugal transfer rates and phage induction in space microgravity equal No difference in gene transfer in E. coli and Cupriavidus metallidurans