A new study from researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) reveals that extremely simple peptides can mimic a biological process that protects […]
Astropharmacy / Biotechnology
Detailed Microwave Continuum Spectra from Bright Protoplanetary Disks in Taurus
We present new observations that densely sample the microwave (4-360 GHz) continuum spectra from eight young systems in the Taurus region.
One Billion-year-old Rules Of Protein Stability Revealed
Proteins are life’s molecular workhorses, doing everything from turning sunlight into food to fighting viruses. They are built from 20 different types of amino acid molecules, so even a small […]
Exploring Plant Responses To Altered Gravity For Advancing Space Agriculture
Plants are vital to human space exploration, providing oxygen, food, and psychological benefits to astronauts while contributing to water regeneration by recycling organic waste.
Offworld Biotechnology: Using Bioplastics For Extraterrestrial Habitats
If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they’ll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial material to create livable spaces would be incredibly challenging and expensive. Researchers […]
Offworld Protein Chemistry: ISS Ring Sheared Drop Module
Scientists can study protein solutions without interference from container walls and gravity driven forces present on Earth using the space station’s Ring Sheared Drop module.
Biomanufacturing In Low Earth Orbit: A Paradigm Shift
This perspective article explores the transformative potential of biomanufacturing in low Earth orbit (LEO) for regenerative medicine.
Offworld Biomedical Research Inside A Microgravity Science Glovebox
NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research operations inside the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station.
Exploring The Potential Of A Bioassembler For Protein Crystallization In Space
Protein crystallization holds paramount significance in structural biology, serving as a pivotal technique for unveiling the three-dimensional (3D) architecture of proteins.
Orbital Biotechnology Research
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples for installation inside the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-4, a research facility that […]
