Cyanobacteria and eukaryotic microalgae (collectively referred to here as ‘microalgae’) represent early-evolving oxygenic phototrophs and are widely considered ideal candidates for bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) due to their high […]
Space Stations
Real-time, In Situ Fluorescence And Optical Density Measurements Of Liquid Cultures In Simulated Microgravity
As human space exploration expands to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, there is a growing need to study the effects of altered gravity on the microbial systems that we will […]
Space Biology: CBIOMES Preflight Microscopic Imagery Of C. elegans
This investigation studies how spaceflight impacts the relationship between organisms and their gut microbiome by observing changes in nematodes down to the cellular level to identify ways to maintain microbiome […]
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,192 20 March 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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ASGSR Newsletter – March 2026
The Marketing and Social Media Committee is pleased to share with you the March 2026 issue of the ASGSR Newsletter. This issue contains a message from our leadership along with:
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,191 13 March 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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NASA Volunteers Study Biofilm Adaptability in Space
Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that stick to one another and also adhere to a nearby surface. They are intricately associated with life on Earth, enabling functions essential to human […]
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,190 6 March 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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ibSLS: A Biobank for Democratizing Access to Multi-Omics Data and Biospecimens from Spaceflight Research
During spaceflight, astronauts are exposed to extreme conditions such as microgravity, cosmic radiation, and confinement, which can cause a wide range of health problems.
