"Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Tackle ISS Fungus Issue"

Scientists from the University of Colorado, MIT, and NASA Ames Research Center have developed a method to prevent microbial growth and biofilm buildup on surfaces in the International Space Station (ISS). By covering surfaces with a thin layer of nucleic acids, the researchers found that bacterial growth was significantly reduced. The nucleic acids carried a negative electric charge that prevented microbes from sticking to surfaces. The study showed a reduction of about 74% in terrestrial samples and 86% in space station samples. However, longer-duration tests are recommended for future missions to assess the long-term effectiveness of this method.