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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by Joji Xavier
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