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Environ Microbiol Rep August 2022 PMID 35852045

Melanin protects Cryptococcus neoformans from spaceflight effects.

Radames J B Cordero, Quigly Dragotakes, Phyllis J Friello, Arturo Casadevall

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The discussions reveal a strong interest in the protective role of melanin, with comments like 'should biological systems be supercharged with melanin?' indicating curiosity and potential application. The tone varies from casual mentions to more scientific references, reflecting both general curiosity and acknowledgement of the research's significance in space biology.

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Most discussions support the idea that melanin enhances survival in space, with some posts suggesting it could be vital for future space exploration.

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There is a high level of curiosity about the role of melanin in spaceflight and biological protection, indicating strong interest.

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The discussion hints at potential implications for space biology and protective measures, but the overall influence of these discussions remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Melanin in Cryptococcus neoformans helps protect the yeast from spaceflight-related stresses, increasing its chances of survival in space conditions.
  • The study compared melanized (pigmented) and nonmelanized yeast clones after a 29-day round trip to the International Space Station, finding melanized yeasts had 50% higher viability.
  • These findings suggest that fungal melanin might be useful for enhancing the durability and lifespan of biological materials or organisms in space exploration.]
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Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at JHSPH
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Many thanks to @radajbcordero of @ACasadevall1 Lab for his fantastic talk today to @JohnsHopkinsMMI faculty & students! We learned a lot about this interesting topic & he received many great questions. Read more about the topic in his recent paper: https://t.co/ElseumUw87 https://t.co/vrHLb00j2P

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RT @JohnsHopkinsMMI: Many thanks to @radajbcordero of @ACasadevall1 Lab for his fantastic talk today to @JohnsHopkinsMMI faculty & students…

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Many thanks to @radajbcordero of @ACasadevall1 Lab for his fantastic talk today to @JohnsHopkinsMMI faculty & students! We learned a lot about this interesting topic & he received many great questions. Read more about the topic in his recent paper: https://t.co/ElseumUw87 https://t.co/vrHLb00j2P

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Fathi
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To thrive in space should biological systems be supercharged with melanin? Maybe so…Here are new results comparing a fungi in the presence or absence of melanin. Following 29 days aboard the ISS, melanized yeast viability was 50% higher than without. https://t.co/z9JUN94ihI

Jul 31, 2022 · 144 followers View post →