For the first time, scientists were able to identify unknown microbes in real time entirely aboard the International Space Station, without having to send them back to Earth. This could help diagnose and treat astronauts in real time, as well as with identifying DNA-based life on other planets.

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For the first time, scientists were able to identify unknown microbes in real time entirely aboard the International Space Station, without having to send them back to Earth. This could help diagnose and treat astronauts in real time, as well as with identifying DNA-based life on other planets.