Investigation of the simulated microgravity impact on heavy metal biosorption by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
mycolabadmin
This research shows that yeast commonly used in bread and beer production can absorb dangerous heavy metals from water, and this ability is even stronger in simulated weightlessness conditions. The metal-yeast complexes remain stable as they pass through the digestive system, making them safe for astronauts and potentially useful for cleaning contaminated drinking water in the food and beverage industry.