Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have conducted biotechnology research on Thursday, including a pair of heart studies, exploring cancer therapies, and demonstrating a self-sustaining life-support system.
U.S. flight engineer Jessica Meir processed samples of heart stem cells and bacteria that cause pneumonia using a portable glovebag inside the Harmony module. Observations in microgravity may give doctors a clearer understanding of how cellular and molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases damage heart tissue, according to NASA. Insights could lead to advanced treatments for heart conditions on and off the Earth, the U.S. space agency said.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.