"Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Tackle ISS Fungus Issue"

Scientists from the University of Colorado, MIT, and NASA Ames Research Center have discovered a potential solution to the International Space Station's biofilm problem. By covering surfaces with a thin layer of nucleic acids, they were able to prevent bacterial growth and reduce microbial formation by 74% in terrestrial samples and 86% in space station samples. The nucleic acids carried a slight negative electric charge that prevented microbes from sticking to surfaces. However, longer-duration tests are recommended to determine the long-term effectiveness of this method.