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Screening And Genetic Manipulation Of Green Organisms For Establishment Of Biological Life Support Systems In Space (2013)
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Title: Screening And Genetic Manipulation Of Green Organisms For Establishment Of Biological Life Support Systems In Space
Authors: Amir Ata Saei, Amir Ali Omidi, Abolfazl Barzegari
Journal Name: Bioengineered
Year of Publication: 2013
Page Number: 65
Category: biosphere
Availability: pdf
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Web Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609623/pdf/bbug-4-65.pdf
BoK Link: [[paper:37]]
Abstract
Curiosity has driven humankind to explore and conquer space. However, today, space research is not a means to relieve this curiosity anymore, but instead has turned into a need. To support the crew in distant expeditions, supplies should either be delivered from the Earth, or prepared for short durations through physiochemical methods aboard the space station. Thus, research continues to devise reliable regenerative systems. Biological life support systems may be the only answer to human autonomy in outposts beyond Earth. For construction of an artificial extra terrestrial ecosystem, it is necessary to search for highly adaptable super-organisms capable of growth in harsh space environments. Indeed, a number of organ- isms have been proposed for cultivation in space. Meanwhile, some manipulations can be done to increase their photo- synthetic potential and stress tolerance. Genetic manipulation and screening of plants, microalgae and cyanobacteria is currently a fascinating topic in space bioengineering. In this commentary, we will provide a viewpoint on the realities, limitations and promises in designing biological life support system based on engineered and/or selected green organ- ism. Special focus will be devoted to the engineering of key photosynthetic enzymes in pioneer green organisms and their potential use in establishment of transgenic photobioreactors in space.
Title: Screening And Genetic Manipulation Of Green Organisms For Establishment Of Biological Life Support Systems In Space
Authors: Amir Ata Saei, Amir Ali Omidi, Abolfazl Barzegari
Journal Name: Bioengineered
Year of Publication: 2013
Page Number: 65
Category: biosphere
Availability: pdf
Detail Page: /papers/37
Web Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609623/pdf/bbug-4-65.pdf
BoK Link: [[paper:37]]
Abstract
Curiosity has driven humankind to explore and conquer space. However, today, space research is not a means to relieve this curiosity anymore, but instead has turned into a need. To support the crew in distant expeditions, supplies should either be delivered from the Earth, or prepared for short durations through physiochemical methods aboard the space station. Thus, research continues to devise reliable regenerative systems. Biological life support systems may be the only answer to human autonomy in outposts beyond Earth. For construction of an artificial extra terrestrial ecosystem, it is necessary to search for highly adaptable super-organisms capable of growth in harsh space environments. Indeed, a number of organ- isms have been proposed for cultivation in space. Meanwhile, some manipulations can be done to increase their photo- synthetic potential and stress tolerance. Genetic manipulation and screening of plants, microalgae and cyanobacteria is currently a fascinating topic in space bioengineering. In this commentary, we will provide a viewpoint on the realities, limitations and promises in designing biological life support system based on engineered and/or selected green organ- ism. Special focus will be devoted to the engineering of key photosynthetic enzymes in pioneer green organisms and their potential use in establishment of transgenic photobioreactors in space.