Association·nasa

Spaceflight increases gene transfer efficiency in Bacillus

Claim that gene transfer events are more efficient in Bacillus spp. during spaceflight compared to ground controls.

Confidence
80%
active

Evidence Quote

Efficient gene transfer events have been noticed in the Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus sp. in spaceflight compared to ground controls

Relationship

Conjugal transfer rates and phage induction in space microgravity increases Efficient gene transfer in Bacillus spp. during spaceflight