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Harnessing bioengineered microbes as a versatile platform for space nutrition

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  • Briardo Llorente

    (Macquarie University
    Macquarie University)

  • Thomas C. Williams

    (Macquarie University
    Macquarie University)

  • Hugh D. Goold

    (Macquarie University
    Macquarie University
    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries)

  • Isak S. Pretorius

    (Macquarie University)

  • Ian T. Paulsen

    (Macquarie University
    Macquarie University)

Abstract

Human enterprises through the solar system will entail long-duration voyages and habitation creating challenges in maintaining healthy diets. We discuss consolidating multiple sensory and nutritional attributes into microorganisms to develop customizable food production systems with minimal inputs, physical footprint, and waste. We envisage that a yeast collection bioengineered for one-carbon metabolism, optimal nutrition, and diverse textures, tastes, aromas, and colors could serve as a flexible food-production platform. Beyond its potential for supporting humans in space, bioengineered microbial-based food could lead to a new paradigm for Earth’s food manufacturing that provides greater self-sufficiency and removes pressure from natural ecosystems.

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  • Briardo Llorente & Thomas C. Williams & Hugh D. Goold & Isak S. Pretorius & Ian T. Paulsen, 2022. "Harnessing bioengineered microbes as a versatile platform for space nutrition," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-33974-7
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33974-7
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