The international space station is home to potentially dangerous bacteria. Why millions of people allergic to peanuts or pollen but hardly anyone seems to have reaction of rice or raisins. Because some of these foods have proteins that mimic those of nasty parasites that send our immune systems into hyperdrive. The new findings could not help researchers predict what other foods might cause allergies and give doctors more accurate way to dose allergy shots.
The international space station has dirty little secrets. Its story loads of bacteria and fungi alongside its human cargo. In the most comprehensive hunt for bacteria on the ISS to date, scientists analysed dust from an ISS air filter and vacuum bags and found that micro-organisms from human skin are present throughout the station. Some of the bugs could cause serious harm to astronauts who have compromised immune system after…
