Occupants and surface types drive microbial dynamics in controlled indoor environments
These findings highlight the critical role of human-driven microbial accumulation in air-conditioner filters and the distinct microbial profiles associated with dry and wet indoor surfaces. Although small-scale aquaponics demonstrated minimal room-wide microbial impact, its potential localized influence warrants further exploration. These insights offer practical guidance for targeted hygiene protocols, HVAC system maintenance, and building design strategies aimed at improving indoor microbial quality and supporting occupant health.
Authors
- Yukiko Nishiuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2973-9285)
- Jianjian Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1828-1723)
- Yusaku Tsugami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7175-7981)
- Yoshiko Okamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8333-7722)
- Daisuke Ogura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6553-181X)
- Kento Takayama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9268-0802)
- Koji Moriguchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7616-7577)
- So Fujiyoshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4306-332X)
- Mateja Dovjak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4929-0232)
- Makiko Nakajima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7753-4113)
- China Kuratomi
- Yoko Iwamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6522-0424)
- Fumito Maruyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2347-616X)
- Atsushi Teramoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8358-829X)
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- SHOWA Medical University (JP)
- National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (JP)
- Hiroshima Institute of Technology (JP)
- Kyoto University (JP)
- Geodetic Institute of Slovenia (SI)
- Kyoto Architecture University (JP)
- Planetary Systems (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Microbiome
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-025-00775-6
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.80
Funders
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration