"Nasa Urged to Address Space Pathogen Risks Immediately"
A new report from the US Bipartisan Commission on Biosecurity urges immediate action to address biological threats from space exploration, highlighting the risks of extraterrestrial pathogens and the impact of space travel on human immune systems. The report calls for NASA to establish a Planetary Biodefense Board and enhance containment protocols to prevent the spread of potentially dangerous microbes. While some experts believe the risks are low, the Commission stresses the need for proactive measures as space travel becomes more routine.