Genes in space
Astronauts’ Muscle Loss Mimics Age-Related Muscle Loss
One of the hazards astronauts must contend with is muscle loss. The more time they spend in a microgravity environment,…
3 months ago
Spacefaring Worms Show How Gravity Affects Genes
New research involving nemotode worms aboard the ISS have shown that the effects of microgravity extend to the genetic level.
4 years ago
What’s that Strange Glowing Mold? Astronauts will Soon be Able to Sequence Unknown Space Organisms
Building on the success of their Biomolecule Sequencer, NASA is launching the Genes in Space-3 project to give astronauts the…
8 years ago