"Space-Grown Salads: A Deadly Risk for Astronauts"

Research suggests that growing salad in space may pose a risk to astronauts, as lettuce plants grown in simulated microgravity were found to be more susceptible to the Salmonella enterica pathogen. The study revealed that the plants' defense mechanisms did not work effectively in microgravity, potentially leaving astronauts vulnerable to space-borne bacteria. The findings highlight the need for further research and potential genetic modifications to ensure food safety for astronauts living in space.