If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes.
Microgravity
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,187 13 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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Offworld Space Biology: Streptococcus Pneumoniae Behavior In Microgravity
This investigation aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia damages heart tissue.
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,186 6 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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10 Days Left To Apply: Vast x Explorers Club Grant
There are ten days left to apply for the Vast x Explorers Club Grant, a new opportunity made possible through our partnership with Vast, the leader in developing next-generation space […]
Microbial Biomining From Asteroidal Material Onboard The International Space Station
Expanding human space exploration necessitates technologies for sustainable local resource acquisition, to overcome unviable resupply missions. Asteroids, some of which rich in metals like platinum group elements, are promising targets.
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,185 30 January 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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A Next Generation Space Antimicrobial: Assessing Microbial Activity And Reduction Across The ISS
Microbial contamination in spacecraft poses a threat to crew health and operational integrity. Currently, microbial reduction aboard the International Space Station (ISS) relies on rigorous cleaning, which is time-consuming for […]
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,184 23 January 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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Geometry Shapes Life
Cell–cell coupling repositions the mitotic wave origin to the margin and prevents desynchronization.
