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Posted inBiophysics, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Panspermia, Press Release, Radiation, Space Life Science
Molecular Repertoire Of Deinococcus Radiodurans After 1 Year Of Exposure Outside The International Space Station Within The Tanpopo Mission
Background The extraordinarily resistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans withstands harsh environmental conditions present in outer space. Deinococcus radiodurans was exposed for 1 year outside the International Space Station within Tanpopo orbital […]
Posted inBiophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Commercial & Private Sector, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations, Status Report
Offworld Genomics Research On the ISS: Studying DNA in Space
Long-term space exploration exposes humans to radiation that can damage deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, which carries the genetic information for our development and functioning. Conditions in space also affect the […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations
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 inExploration Gear & Tech, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors
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).
Posted inExtremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Missions & Hardware, Origin & Evolution of Life, Panspermia, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Radiation, Space Stations, Status Report
DNA Damage And Survival Time Course Of Deinococcal Cell Pellets During 3 Years Of Exposure To Outer Space
The hypothesis called “panspermia” proposes an interplanetary transfer of life. Experiments have exposed extremophilic organisms to outer space to test microbe survivability and the panspermia hypothesis. Microbes inside shielding material […]
Posted inMicrogravity, Plant Biology, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report
Offworld Agriculture: The Kibo Laboratory Module Advanced Plant Habitat
NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara poses in front of the Kibo laboratory module’s Advanced Plant Habitat housing tomato plants.
Posted inBiophysics, Commercial & Private Sector, Education and Outreach, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Tricorders & Sensors
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 inMicrogravity, Plant Biology, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations, SPACELINE Current Awareness List, Status Report
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,084 26 January 2023 (Space Life Science Research Results)
SPACELINE Current Awareness Lists are distributed via listserv and are available on the NASA Task Book website at https://taskbook.nasaprs.com/Publication/spaceline.cfm. Please send any correspondence to Shawna Byrd, SPACELINE Current Awareness Senior Editor, SPACELINE@nasaprs.com. […]
Posted inGravitational Biology, Life Support Systems, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Press Release, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Space Stations
Human Pathogen Found To Contaminate Space Grown Vegetables
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet — even for astronauts on a mission.