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Chen Y, Zhang Q, Wang D, Shu YG, Shi H. Memory Effect on the Survival of Deinococcus radiodurans after Exposure in Near Space. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0347422. [PMID: 36749041 PMCID: PMC10100890 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03474-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Near space (20 to 100 km in altitude) is an extreme environment with high radiation and extreme cold, making it difficult for organisms to survive. However, many studies had shown that there were still microbes living in this extremely harsh environment. It was particularly important to study which factors affected the survival of microorganisms living in near space after exposure to irradiation, as this was related to many studies, such as studies of radioresistance mechanisms, panspermia hypothesis, long-distance microbial transfer, and developing extraterrestrial habitats. Survival after radiation was probably influenced by the growth condition before radiation, which is called the memory effect. In this research, we used different growth conditions to affect the growth of Deinococcus radiodurans and lyophilized bacteria in exponential phase to maintain the physiological state at this stage. Then high-altitude scientific balloon exposure experiments were carried out by using the Chinese Academy of Sciences Balloon-Borne Astrobiology Platform (CAS-BAP) at Dachaidan, Qinghai, China (37°44'N, 95°21'E). The aim was to investigate which factors influence survival after near-space exposure. The results suggested that there was a memory effect on the survival of D. radiodurans after exposure. If the differences in growth rate were caused by differences in nutrition, the survival rate and growth rate were positively correlated. Moreover, the addition of paraquat and Mn2+ during the growth phase can also increase survival. This finding may help to deepen the understanding of the mechanics of radiation protection and provide relevant evidence for many studies, such as of long-distance transfer of microorganisms in near space. IMPORTANCE Earth's near space is an extreme environment with high radiation and extreme cold. Which factors affect the survival of microbes in near space is related to many studies, such as studies of radioresistance mechanisms, panspermia hypothesis, long-distance microbial transfer, and developing extraterrestrial habitats. We performed several exposure experiments with Deinococcus radiodurans in near space to investigate which factors influence the survival rate after near-space exposure; that is, there was a relationship between survival after radiation and the growth condition before radiation. The results suggested that there was a memory effect on the survival of D. radiodurans after exposure. This finding may help to deepen the understanding of the mechanism of radiation protection and provide relevant evidence for many studies, such as of long-distance transfer of microorganisms in near space.
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- Yining Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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Bhatnagar P, Gururani P, Bisht B, Kumar V, Kumar N, Joshi R, Vlaskin MS. Impact of irradiation on physico-chemical and nutritional properties of fruits and vegetables: A mini review. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10918. [PMID: 36247116 PMCID: PMC9557900 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Fruits and vegetables are healthy because they contain good nutrients and secondary metabolites that keep the body healthy and disease-free. Post-harvest losses of fresh fruits and vegetables limit access and availability as a result of foodborne infections and poor storage technologies. The selection of fruits and vegetables depend on the starting microbial load, the size of fruits and vegetables, and the type of infrastructure. Scope and approach Despite the positive impacts of conventional thermal (roasting, boiling, blanching) and some non-thermal processing techniques such as High Pressure Processing (HPP), Pulse Electric Field (PEF), Cold Plasma Technology (CPT) on shelf-life extension, their use is commonly associated with a number of negative consequences on product quality such as cold plasma treatment increases the acidity and rate of lipid oxidation and further decrease the colour intensity and firmness of products. Similarly, in high pressure processing and pulse electric field there is no spore inactivation and they further limit their application to semi-moist and liquid foods. On that account, food irradiation, a non-thermal technique, is currently being used for post-harvest preservation, which could be very useful in retaining the keeping quality of various fresh and dehydrated products without negatively affecting their versatility and physico-chemical, nutritional and sensory properties. Conclusion Existing studies have communicated the effective influence of irradiation technology on nutritional, sensory, and physico-chemical properties of multiple fruits and vegetables accompanying consequential deduction in microbial load throughout the storage period. Food irradiation can be recognized as a prevalent, safe and promising technology however, still is not fully exploited on a magnified scale. The consumer acceptance of processed products has always been a significant challenge for innovative food processing technologies such as food irradiation. Therefore, owing to current review, additional scientific evidences and efforts are still demanded for increasing its technological request.
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- Pooja Bhatnagar
- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India,Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
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Selveshwari S, Lele K, Dey S. Genomic signatures of UV resistance evolution in
Escherichia coli
depend on the growth phase during exposure. J Evol Biol 2021; 34:953-967. [DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S Selveshwari
- Population Biology Laboratory, Biology Division Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune Maharashtra India
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- Population Biology Laboratory, Biology Division Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune Maharashtra India
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- Population Biology Laboratory, Biology Division Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune Maharashtra India
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Kim DK, Kang DH. Investigation of a new UVC LEDs array continuous type water disinfection system for inactivating Escherichia coli O157:H7 according to flow rate and electrical energy efficiency analysis. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Delorme MM, Guimarães JT, Coutinho NM, Balthazar CF, Rocha RS, Silva R, Margalho LP, Pimentel TC, Silva MC, Freitas MQ, Granato D, Sant’Ana AS, Duart MCK, Cruz AG. Ultraviolet radiation: An interesting technology to preserve quality and safety of milk and dairy foods. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Betts BH, Warmflash D, Fraze RE, Friedman L, Vorobyova E, Lilburn TG, Smith A, Rettberg P, Jönsson KI, Ciftcioglu N, Fox GE, Svitek T, Kirschvinck JL, Moeller R, Wassmann M, Berger T. Phobos LIFE (Living Interplanetary Flight Experiment). ASTROBIOLOGY 2019; 19:1177-1185. [PMID: 31397580 PMCID: PMC6775494 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2018.1904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The Planetary Society's Phobos Living Interplanetary Flight Experiment (Phobos LIFE) flew in the sample return capsule of the Russian Federal Space Agency's Phobos Grunt mission and was to have been a test of one aspect of the hypothesis that life can move between nearby planets within ejected rocks. Although the Phobos Grunt mission failed, we present here the scientific and engineering design and motivation of the Phobos LIFE experiment to assist with the scientific and engineering design of similar future experiments. Phobos LIFE flew selected organisms in a simulated meteoroid. The 34-month voyage would have been the first such test to occur in the high-radiation environment outside the protection of Earth's magnetosphere for more than a few days. The patented Phobos LIFE "biomodule" is an 88 g cylinder consisting of a titanium outer shell, several types of redundant seals, and 31 individual Delrin sample containers. Phobos LIFE contained 10 different organisms, representing all three domains of life, and one soil sample. The organisms are all very well characterized, most with sequenced genomes. Most are extremophiles, and most have flown in low Earth orbit. Upon return from space, the health and characteristics of organisms were to have been compared with controls that remained on Earth and have not yet been opened.
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- Stellar Exploration, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California, USA
- Vector Design, Hereford, Arizona, USA
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- Space Research Institute (IKI), Moscow, Russia
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR e. V.), Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Radiation Biology Department, Cologne (Köln), Germany
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- Department of Environmental Science and Bioscience, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Stellar Exploration, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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- Caltech, Pasadena, California, USA
- Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR e. V.), Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Radiation Biology Department, Cologne (Köln), Germany
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR e. V.), Executive Board Division Space Research and Development, Programme Space R&D, Cologne (Köln), Germany
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR e. V.), Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Radiation Biology Department, Cologne (Köln), Germany
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The endospore-forming bacteria have persisted on earth perhaps 3Ga, leveraging the flexibility of their distinctive lifestyle to adapt to a remarkably wide range of environments. This process of adaptation can be investigated through the simple but powerful technique of laboratory evolution. Evolved strains can be analyzed by whole genome sequencing and an array of omics technologies. The intensively studied, genetically tractable endospore-former, Bacillus subtilis, is an ideal subject for laboratory evolution experiments. Here, we describe the use of the B. subtilis model system to study the adaptation of these bacteria to reduced and stringent selection for endospore formation, as well as to novel environmental challenges of low atmospheric pressure, high ultraviolet radiation, and unfavourable growth temperatures. In combination with other approaches, including comparative genomics and environmental field work, laboratory evolution may help elucidate how these bacteria have so successfully adapted to life on earth, and perhaps beyond.
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- Daniel R Zeigler
- Bacillus Genetic Stock Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Kim DK, Kim SJ, Kang DH. Bactericidal effect of 266 to 279 nm wavelength UVC-LEDs for inactivation of Gram positive and Gram negative foodborne pathogenic bacteria and yeasts. Food Res Int 2017; 97:280-287. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 04/08/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Verseux C, Baqué M, Cifariello R, Fagliarone C, Raguse M, Moeller R, Billi D. Evaluation of the Resistance of Chroococcidiopsis spp. to Sparsely and Densely Ionizing Irradiation. ASTROBIOLOGY 2017; 17:118-125. [PMID: 28151689 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2015.1450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Studying the resistance of cyanobacteria to ionizing radiation provides relevant information regarding astrobiology-related topics including the search for life on Mars, lithopanspermia, and biological life-support systems. Here, we report on the resistance of desert cyanobacteria of the genus Chroococcidiopsis, which were exposed (as part of the STARLIFE series of experiments) in both hydrated and dried states to ionizing radiation with different linear energy transfer values (0.2 to 200 keV/μm). Irradiation with up to 1 kGy of He or Si ions, 2 kGy of Fe ions, 5 kGy of X-rays, or 11.59 kGy of γ rays (60Co) did not eradicate Chroococcidiopsis populations, nor did it induce detectable damage to DNA or plasma membranes. The relevance of these results for astrobiology is briefly discussed. Key Words: Ionizing radiation-Linear energy transfer-Lithopanspermia-Cyanobacterial radioresistance-Chroococcidiopsis-Mars. Astrobiology 17, 118-125.
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- Cyprien Verseux
- 1 Department of Biology, Laboratory of Astrobiology and Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria from Extreme Environments, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Biology, Laboratory of Astrobiology and Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria from Extreme Environments, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
- 2 Astrobiological Laboratories Research Group, Institute of Planetary Research , Management and Infrastructure, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Berlin, Germany
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- 1 Department of Biology, Laboratory of Astrobiology and Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria from Extreme Environments, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Biology, Laboratory of Astrobiology and Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria from Extreme Environments, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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- 3 Space Microbiology Research Group, Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Aerospace Medicine , German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Germany
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- 3 Space Microbiology Research Group, Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Aerospace Medicine , German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Germany
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- 1 Department of Biology, Laboratory of Astrobiology and Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria from Extreme Environments, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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Moissl-Eichinger C, Cockell C, Rettberg P. Venturing into new realms? Microorganisms in space. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2016; 40:722-37. [PMID: 27354346 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuw015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the biggest challenges of science is the determination of whether extraterrestrial life exists. Although potential habitable areas might be available for complex life, it is more likely that microbial life could exist in space. Many extremotolerant and extremophilic microbes have been found to be able to withstand numerous, combined environmental factors, such as high or low temperatures and pressures, high-salt conditions, high doses of radiation, desiccation or nutrient limitations. They may even survive the transit from one planet to another. Terrestrial Mars-analogue sites are one focus of researchers, in order to understand the microbial diversity in preparation for upcoming space missions aimed at the detection of life. However, such missions could also pose a risk with respect to contamination of the extraterrestrial environment by accidentally transferred terrestrial microorganisms. Closer to the Earth, the International Space Station is the most enclosed habitat, where humans work and live-and with them numerous microorganisms. It is still unknown how microbes adapt to this environment, possibly even creating a risk for the crew. Information on the microbiology of the ISS will have an impact on the planning and implementation of long-term human spaceflights in order to ensure a safe, stable and balanced microbiome on board.
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- Christine Moissl-Eichinger
- Department for Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria BioTechMed Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- UK Centre for Astrobiology, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 4EP, UK
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- Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), 51147 Cologne, Germany
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Oexle S, Jansen M, Pauwels K, Sommaruga R, De Meester L, Stoks R. Rapid evolution of antioxidant defence in a natural population of Daphnia magna. J Evol Biol 2016; 29:1328-37. [PMID: 27018861 DOI: 10.1111/jeb.12873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Natural populations can cope with rapid changes in stressors by relying on sets of physiological defence mechanisms. Little is known onto what extent these physiological responses reflect plasticity and/or genetic adaptation, evolve in the same direction and result in an increased defence ability. Using resurrection ecology, we studied how a natural Daphnia magna population adjusted its antioxidant defence to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) during a period with increasing incident UVR reaching the water surface. We demonstrate a rapid evolution of the induction patterns of key antioxidant enzymes under UVR exposure in the laboratory. Notably, evolutionary changes strongly differed among enzymes and mainly involved the evolution of UV-induced plasticity. Whereas D. magna evolved a strong plastic up-regulation of glutathione peroxidase under UVR, it evolved a lower plastic up-regulation of glutathione S-transferase and superoxide dismutase and a plastic down-regulation of catalase. The differentially evolved antioxidant strategies were collectively equally effective in dealing with oxidative stress because they resulted in the same high levels of oxidative damage (to lipids, proteins and DNA) and lowered fitness (intrinsic growth rate) under UVR exposure. The lack of better protection against UVR may suggest that the UVR exposure did not increase between both periods. Predator-induced evolution to migrate to lower depths that occurred during the same period may have contributed to the evolved defence strategy. Our results highlight the need for a multiple trait approach when focusing on the evolution of defence mechanisms.
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- S Oexle
- Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Photobiology and Plankton Ecology, Institute of Ecology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Müller A, Pietsch VL, Schneele JS, Stahl MR, Greiner R, Posten C. Effect of temperature and pH value on the UV-C sensitivity of Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus plantarum. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Morozova D, Moeller R, Rettberg P, Wagner D. Enhanced Radiation Resistance of Methanosarcina soligelidi SMA-21, a New Methanogenic Archaeon Isolated from a Siberian Permafrost-Affected Soil in Direct Comparison to Methanosarcina barkeri. ASTROBIOLOGY 2015; 15:951-960. [PMID: 26544020 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2015.1319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED Permafrost-affected soils are characterized by a high abundance and diversity of methanogenic communities, which are considered suitable model organisms for potential life on Mars. Methanogens from Siberian permafrost have been proven to be highly resistant against divers stress conditions such as subzero temperatures, desiccation, and simulated thermophysical martian conditions. Here, we studied the radiation resistance of the currently described new species Methanosarcina soligelidi SMA-21, which was isolated from a Siberian permafrost-affected soil, in comparison to Methanosarcina barkeri, which is used as a reference organism from a nonpermafrost soil environment. Both strains were exposed to solar UV and ionizing radiation to assess their limits of survival. Methanosarcina soligelidi exhibit an increase in radiation resistance to UV (2.5- to 13.8-fold) and ionizing radiation (46.6-fold) compared to M. barkeri. The F10 (UVC) and D10 (X-rays) values of M. soligelidi are comparable to values for the well-known, highly radioresistant species Deinococcus radiodurans. In contrast, the radiation response of M. barkeri was highly sensitive to UV and ionizing radiation comparably to Escherichia coli and other radiosensitive microorganisms. This study showed that species of the same genus respond differently to UV and ionizing radiation, which might reflect the adaptation of Methanosarcina soligelidi SMA-21 to the harsh environmental conditions of the permafrost habitat. KEY WORDS Methanogenic archaea-Environmental UV-Ionizing radiation-Permafrost-Radiation resistance-Mars.
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- Daria Morozova
- 1 GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences , Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Section Geomicrobiology, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, Germany
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- 2 German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.), Institute of Aerospace Medicine , Radiation Biology Department, Research Group Astrobiology, Köln, Germany
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- 2 German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.), Institute of Aerospace Medicine , Radiation Biology Department, Research Group Astrobiology, Köln, Germany
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- 1 GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences , Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Section Geomicrobiology, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, Germany
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Gayán E, Serrano M, Pagán R, Álvarez I, Condón S. Environmental and biological factors influencing the UV-C resistance of Listeria monocytogenes. Food Microbiol 2015; 46:246-253. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2014.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2012] [Revised: 07/22/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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ABSTRACT
The family
Bacillaceae
constitutes a phenotypically diverse and globally ubiquitous assemblage of bacteria. Investigation into how evolution has shaped, and continues to shape, this family has relied on several widely ranging approaches from classical taxonomy, ecological field studies, and evolution in soil microcosms to genomic-scale phylogenetics, laboratory, and directed evolution experiments. One unifying characteristic of the
Bacillaceae
, the endospore, poses unique challenges to answering questions regarding both the calculation of evolutionary rates and claims of extreme longevity in ancient environmental samples.
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Gayán E, García-Gonzalo D, Álvarez I, Condón S. Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to UV-C light and combined UV-heat treatments at mild temperatures. Int J Food Microbiol 2014; 172:30-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 12/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wassmann M, Moeller R, Rabbow E, Panitz C, Horneck G, Reitz G, Douki T, Cadet J, Stan-Lotter H, Cockell CS, Rettberg P. Survival of spores of the UV-resistant Bacillus subtilis strain MW01 after exposure to low-earth orbit and simulated martian conditions: data from the space experiment ADAPT on EXPOSE-E. ASTROBIOLOGY 2012; 12:498-507. [PMID: 22680695 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2011.0772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In the space experiment "Molecular adaptation strategies of microorganisms to different space and planetary UV climate conditions" (ADAPT), bacterial endospores of the highly UV-resistant Bacillus subtilis strain MW01 were exposed to low-Earth orbit (LEO) and simulated martian surface conditions for 559 days on board the European Space Agency's exposure facility EXPOSE-E, mounted outside the International Space Station. The survival of B. subtilis MW01 spores from both assays (LEO and simulated martian conditions) was determined by a colony-formation assay after retrieval. It was clearly shown that solar extraterrestrial UV radiation (λ≥110 nm) as well as the martian UV spectrum (λ≥200 nm) was the most deleterious factor applied; in some samples only a few spore survivors were recovered from B. subtilis MW01 spores exposed in monolayers. However, if shielded from solar irradiation, about 8% of MW01 spores survived in LEO conditions, and 100% survived in simulated martian conditions, compared to the laboratory controls. The results demonstrate the effect of shielding against the high inactivation potential of extraterrestrial solar UV radiation, which limits the chances of survival of even the highly UV-resistant strain of B. subtilis MW01 in the harsh environments of outer space and the martian surface.
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- Marko Wassmann
- Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Germany
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