Association·nasa

Spaceflight increases Serratia marcescens virulence

Claim that Serratia marcescens becomes more lethal to Drosophila melanogaster in spaceflight aboard the ISS compared to ground controls.

Confidence
80%
active

Evidence Quote

Serratia marcescens was more lethal to Drosophila on the ISS than ground controls

Relationship

microgravity increases Serratia marcescens virulence