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#Conclusion  We have also compiled a collection of papers on space microbiology in an online resource to provide a more comprehensive historical perspective of this kind of work (see http://www.mendeley.com/groups/844031/microbiology-of-the-built-environment/papers/added/0/tag/space/).  With continued interest in space exploration, human presence in space via self-contained, built environments is increasing both in frequency and duration. Therefore it’s crucial to characterize and understand the microbial population of the environment in which people work and live in space. 12,554 distinct microbial species were identified, including archea in very low abundance. The Shannon diversity of the microbial community of the ISS is relatively high. There were no differences in microbe populations based on sampling locations. Additionally, ISS samples are similar in both phylogenetic diversity and the proportion of OTUs closely related to known human pathogens to the mechanically ventilated rooms of the health-care facilities. Finally, it was found that, although there are significant differences in microbial communities associated with the ISS, Earth homes, and the human microbiome, those associated with the ISS and Earth homes are most similar. MAKE SOME STATEMENT ABOUT HUMANS IN SPACE INTERACTING WITH MICROBES AND HOW ITS NOT ACTUALLY THAT DIFFERENT THAN HERE ON EARTH??? No clue.. Needs some concluding statement.