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Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

31 May 2017

Life in simulated zero gravity turns bacteria into reproductive powerhouses and may help them form tough colonies that could pose a risk to humans in space

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Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

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