Editor’s note: As we develop the instrumentation for use on offworld Astrobiology Away Teams, compactness and efficiency will be paramount. Given the distances involved team members may well need to […]
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Viruses In Astrobiology
Viruses are the most abundant biological entities on Earth, and yet, they have not received enough consideration in astrobiology.
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Offworld Life Science: Three Biology Experiments Delivered By The NG-20 Cargo Droid To The ISS
NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division is sending three physical sciences and space biology experiments and equipment to the International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply services mission. […]
Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report
Examining The Role Of Oxygen-binding Proteins On The Early Eevolution Of Multicellularity
Oxygen availability is a key factor in the evolution of multicellularity, as larger and more sophisticated organisms often require mechanisms allowing efficient oxygen delivery to their tissues. One such mechanism […]
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Microbial Wonders In Earth’s Saltiest Waters
The study delves into hypersaline lakes in Xinjiang, China, exploring the genetic and metabolic diversity of microbial communities termed “microbial dark matters”.
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Offworld Genomics Research On The International Space Station
NASA astronaut Bob Hines is shown performing Genes in Space-9 aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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NASA Spinoff: Astrobiology-Funded Research Enables Better Disease Detection
At first glance, the search for life beyond Earth might not seem related to human illness. But to biochemist Steven Benner, the connection is clear.
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Offworld Genomics Research: Expanding The Genes in Space™ Toolkit On The International Space Station
For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges. Founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, the program relies on […]
Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report
From the RNA-Peptide World: Prebiotic Reaction Conditions Compatible with Lipid Membranes for the Formation of Lipophilic Random Peptides in the Presence of Short Oligonucleotides, and More
Deciphering the origins of life on a molecular level includes unravelling the numerous interactions that could occur between the most important biomolecules being the lipids, peptides and nucleotides. They were […]
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Pharmacogenomics Guided Spaceflight: The Intersection Between Space-flown Drugs And Space Genes
Ten years ago, it was predicted that the multi-omics revolution would also revolutionize space pharmacogenomics. Current barriers related to the findable, accessible, interoperable, and reproducible use of space-flown pharmaceutical data […]