Space travel is becoming accessible, yet our understanding of how space environment and microgravity (µG) affect biology, physiology, and health remains incomplete.
Microgravity
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Offworld Biology: Processing Microbe Samples Inside The Microgravity Science Glovebox
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Chris Williams processes microbe samples inside the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station.
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Rethinking The Microbial Future of Space Travel
University of Houston microbiologist Madhan Tirumalai is part of NASA’s Analysis Working Groups (AWG) and co-author of a review paper published Jan. 22 in npj Biofilms Microbiomes. The group’s microbes […]
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,888 20 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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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.
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,186 6 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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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 […]
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,184 23 January 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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