Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
Jan 18, 2026
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses att
ach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections. ...read more read less