Transfer infectious disease research to space
This would help to avoid the risk of accidental (or even intentional) spread on Earth.
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It’s a great idea in terms of protecting the Earth from pandemics, but it could also backfire, as the space environment seems to make infectious diseases more lethal.
Scientists have been using the space environment to conduct more studies on infectious disease pathogens.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/spacex-just-launched-disease-causing-bacteria-to-the-international-space-station
This infectious disease lab is already conducting research aboard the International Space Station.
https://www.shebaonline.org/sheba-launches-medical-experiment-into-space/