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Identification and Characterization of Early Mission Phase Microorganisms Residing on the Mars Science Laboratory and Assessment of Their Potential to Survive Mars-like Conditions.
Smith, Stephanie A; Benardini, James N; Anderl, David; Ford, Matt; Wear, Emmaleen; Schrader, Michael; Schubert, Wayne; DeVeaux, Linda; Paszczynski, Andrzej; Childers, Susan E.
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  • Smith SA; 1 School of Food Science, University of Idaho , Moscow, Idaho.
  • Benardini JN; 2 Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology , Pasadena, California.
  • Anderl D; 1 School of Food Science, University of Idaho , Moscow, Idaho.
  • Ford M; 3 Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University , Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Wear E; 1 School of Food Science, University of Idaho , Moscow, Idaho.
  • Schrader M; 1 School of Food Science, University of Idaho , Moscow, Idaho.
  • Schubert W; 2 Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology , Pasadena, California.
  • DeVeaux L; 4 Department of Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology , Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • Paszczynski A; 1 School of Food Science, University of Idaho , Moscow, Idaho.
  • Childers SE; 5 Biology Department, Colby College , Waterville, Maine.
Astrobiology ; 17(3): 253-265, 2017 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28282220
Planetary protection is governed by the Outer Space Treaty and includes the practice of protecting planetary bodies from contamination by Earth life. Although studies are constantly expanding our knowledge about life in extreme environments, it is still unclear what the probability is for terrestrial organisms to survive and grow on Mars. Having this knowledge is paramount to addressing whether microorganisms transported from Earth could negatively impact future space exploration. The objectives of this study were to identify cultivable microorganisms collected from the surface of the Mars Science Laboratory, to distinguish which of the cultivable microorganisms can utilize energy sources potentially available on Mars, and to determine the survival of the cultivable microorganisms upon exposure to physiological stresses present on the martian surface. Approximately 66% (237) of the 358 microorganisms identified are related to members of the Bacillus genus, although surprisingly, 22% of all isolates belong to non-spore-forming genera. A small number could grow by reduction of potential growth substrates found on Mars, such as perchlorate and sulfate, and many were resistant to desiccation and ultraviolet radiation (UVC). While most isolates either grew in media containing ≥10% NaCl or at 4°C, many grew when multiple physiological stresses were applied. The study yields details about the microorganisms that inhabit the surfaces of spacecraft after microbial reduction measures, information that will help gauge whether microorganisms from Earth pose a forward contamination risk that could impact future planetary protection policy. Key Words: Planetary protection-Spore-Bioburden-MSL-Curiosity-Contamination-Mars. Astrobiology 17, 253-265.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Bacterias / Nave Espacial / Marte / Viabilidad Microbiana / Medio Ambiente Extraterrestre / Laboratorios Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Astrobiology Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Bacterias / Nave Espacial / Marte / Viabilidad Microbiana / Medio Ambiente Extraterrestre / Laboratorios Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Astrobiology Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos