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Mycological Evaluation of Crew Exposure to ISS Ambient Air - 3 (Myco-3)
04.26.13

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Experiment Overview

This content was provided by Chiaki Mukai, Ph.D., M.D., and is maintained in a database by the ISS Program Science Office.

Information provided courtesy of the Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Brief Summary

Mycological Evaluation of Crew Exposure to ISS Ambient Air -3 (Myco-3) is performed to identify what kinds of fungi proliferate on the International Space Station. A detailed study will evaluate the risk of microorganisms to the astronauts via inhalation or adhesion to the skin.

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Chiaki Mukai, Ph.D., M.D., Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Tsukuba, Japan

    • Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

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    Developer(s)
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    Sponsoring Space Agency

    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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    ISS Expedition Duration:

    September 2010 - May 2012

    Expeditions Assigned

    25/26,27/28,29/30

    Previous ISS Missions

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    Experiment Description

    Research Overview

    • Myco-3 samples will be collected from the nasal cavity, the pharynx and the skin of crew during preflight, in flight and postflight focusing particularly on fungi which act as strong allergens in our living environment.

    Description

    It is well known that a living and working environment in the ISS has been progressively contaminated by a number of microorganisms from the beginning of construction. These microorganisms can possibly cause serious life-threatening diseases and allergies if human immunity is compromised.

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    Applications

    Space Applications

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    Earth Applications

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    Operations

    Operational Requirements

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    Operational Protocols

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    Results/More Information

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    Imagery

    Information provided by the investigation team to the ISS Program Scientist's Office.
    If updates are needed to the summary please contact JSC-ISS-Program-Science-Group. For other general questions regarding space station research and technology, please feel free to call our help line at 281-244-6187 or e-mail at JSC-ISS-Research-Helpline.
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