Papers deriving from NASA support:
Microgravity
Posted inCryobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microgravity, Status Report, Tardigrades
Comparative Ultrastructure Study Of Tardigrade Ramazzottius Varieornatus Hydrated State, After Desiccation, And During Rehydration
Tardigrades can survive hostile environments such as desiccation by adopting a state of anhydrobiosis. Numerous tardigrade species have been described thus far, and recent genome and transcriptome analyses revealed that […]
Posted inMicrogravity, Missions & Hardware, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations
NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division Commercially Enabled Rapid Space Science (CERISS) Initiative Included In STMD TechFlights Solicitation
To the BPS Community, I’m pleased to announced that the Biological and Physical Sciences Division is partnering with the Space Technology Mission Directorate on a recently released Flight Opportunities Announcement […]
Posted inMicrogravity, Plant Biology, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Stations
NASA Space Station Researcher’s Guide to Plant Science
Advances made during decades of spaceflight experimentation have identified critical gaps in our understanding of the role of gravity and the spaceflight environment on plant biology at the cellular, tissue, […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Microgravity, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations
New Insights Into How Cells Respond To Altered Gravity During Spaceflight
A new study has revealed insights into how cells sense and respond to the weightlessness experienced in space. The information could be useful for keeping astronauts healthy on future space […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Press Release, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Stations
The Genetic Response Of An Earth Plant – Off World – In Microgravity
Spaceflight presents a multifaceted environment for plants, combining the effects on growth of many stressors and factors including altered gravity, the influence of experiment hardware, and increased radiation exposure.
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Europa, Exploration Gear & Tech, Icy Worlds, Microgravity, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, ROVs/Submersibles/Diving, Status Report, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Away Team Update: DLR TRIPLE-IceCraft Expedition To Antarctica – Final System Tests And Completion Of Preparations For Drilling – Part 4
Soon it will be time for the big test of our TRIPLE-IceCraft probe, which is to melt its way through the almost 100-metre-thick ice shelf north of Neumayer Station III. […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations
How Does Spaceflight Affect The Genomics And Proteomics Of Escherichia Coli?
Microbial safety has become a research hotspot with the development of manned space technology. Escherichia coli is a conditional pathogen that can cause infectious diseases.
Posted inLife Support Systems, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations, Status Report
2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
The 2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is now available. Read about the pioneering discoveries made in life and physical sciences, human health, and new technologies […]
Posted inImaging & Spectroscopy, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Missions & Hardware, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors
Tricorder Tech: 3D Printed Compact Imaging Platform Validated for Space Research with C. elegans
In this newly published article, Dr. Siva Vanapalli of Texas Tech University reports on the testing and performance of a 3D printed compact imaging platform (CIP) that is integrated with […]