Payload Proposal for Evaluating the Effect of Hypergravity/Microgravity on Antibiotic Resistance

Roman-Gonzalez A.; Ramos S.; Canto E.; Ramos D.; Vargas-Cuentas N.I. · Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC (2023)

Resumen

The escalating prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria poses a formidable global health challenge. While genetic adaptation has traditionally been viewed as the primary driver of antibiotic resistance, recent studies suggest that environmental factors, particularly alterations in gravity, play a significant role. This paper presents a novel approach to investigate the impact of modified gravity conditions on bacterial growth and antibiotic resistance. Leveraging a lab-on-chip system, one aims to illuminate the complex interplay between gravity alterations, microbial behaviour, and antibiotic efficacy. Copyright

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; Universidad Nacional Tecnológica de Lima Sur; Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades