Why Getting Sick in Space Is the Worst

The video discusses the challenges of disease transmission in space, highlighting how microgravity affects germ spread and weakens the immune system. It explains how microbes grow stronger in space due to weightlessness and increased radiation, leading to higher mutation rates. Preventive measures like quarantine and sterilization are crucial, but challenges remain for long-term missions. The video concludes with a call for support for Scishow Space.

In what ways do bacteria adapt and become stronger in space compared to Earth?

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What are the potential consequences of an astronaut contracting an infection during a long-term mission?

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