The Coriolis Compact, an advanced device for microbial air monitoring aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has recently undergone evaluation. This state-of-the-art tool is poised to transform how microbial monitoring is conducted in the ISS’s confined environment, which is essential for ensuring astronaut health during long-term missions.
Previously, air monitoring on the ISS relied on the Microbial Air Sampler (MAS), a method requiring the return of samples to Earth for analysis. The Coriolis Compact, however, leverages cutting-edge molecular sequencing technologies such as miniPCR™ and MinION™, facilitating near real-time microbial profiling. This breakthrough significantly improves the capability to swiftly address potential microbial threats.
Initial evaluations reveal that the Coriolis Compact shows an 81% correlation with the SAS Super 180 air sampler, while detecting a microbial diversity up to five times greater. These findings indicate that the Coriolis Compact could offer a more comprehensive and effective monitoring solution for the ISS.
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