Station Science Top News: Feb. 27, 2025 - NASA

Preventing biofilm formation in space Two anti-microbial coatings reduced formation of biofilms in microgravity and have potential for use in space. Controlling biofilms could help protect human he...

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Station Science Top News: Feb. 27, 2025 - NASA

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Preventing biofilm formation in space Two anti-microbial coatings reduced formation of biofilms in microgravity and have potential for use in space. Controlling biofilms could help protect human health and prevent corrosion and degradation of equipment on future long-duration space missions. Biofilms, communities of microorganisms that attach to a surface, can damage mechanical systems and present […]