Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold prepares amplified DNA collected from microbes living aboard the International Space Station for sequencing using the Biomolecule Sequencer.
Space Life Science
Posted inGravitational Biology, People Of Astrobiology, Space Life Science, Space Stations
Space Biologists Thora Halstead and Ken Souza Honored Aboard The International Space Station
A small plant growth chamber orbiting in space was remotely dedicated in Cleveland Saturday evening. At the annual meeting of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) it […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program, People Of Astrobiology, Press Release, Space Life Science
Ken Souza, Space Biologist
Keith’s note: I was deeply saddened to learn that my long time friend Ken Souza died suddenly yesterday. Ken was probably the first NASA life scientist I got to know […]
Posted inNASA Astrobiology Program, People Of Astrobiology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
Thora Halstead, Space Biologist
Keith’s note: When I first came to Washington in 1986 I had the extreme pleasure of working with Thora at NASA Headquarters. Thora learned her craft from the very first […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Tricorders & Sensors
Tricorder Tech: Sequencing DNA in Space
NASA is not often known for making the best use of existing COTS (commercial off the shelf technology) aboard the ISS. Then again, sometimes they are. This is an example […]
Posted inSpace Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine
Flies Offer Clues About Microgravity's Impact on Astronauts
Fruit flies bred in space are offering scientists a clue as to how astronauts’ immune systems may be damaged during prolonged space travel. A team of researchers from the University […]
Posted inMicrobiology & Virology, Microgravity, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations
Bacteria Sent Into Space Behave in Mysterious Ways
Colonies of bacteria grown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis behaved in ways never before observed on Earth, according to a new NASA-funded study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. […]
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Proposal due date extension: NASA Research Announcement NNH11ZTT002N "Research Opportunities in Space Biology"
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has extended the proposal due date for NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH11ZTT002N, entitled “Research Opportunities in Space Biology.” The deadline for receipt of […]
Posted inAstropharmacy / Biotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Plant Biology, Press Release, Space Life Science
NASA Solicitation: Research Opportunities in Space Biology
Description: This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits hypothesis-driven research proposals for both ground-based experiments and flight experiments in Space Biology (SB). This solicitation (NRA NNH11ZTT002N), entitled, “Research Opportunities in Space […]
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ASGSB Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to September 2, 2011
The deadline for abstract submittal for the ASGSB November 2011 meeting has been extended to Friday, September 2, 2011. To submit and abstract, please go to the following link: http://www.asgsb2011.org/index.php/call-for-abstracts.html.