Living in space isn’t easy. There are notable impacts on the biology of living things in the harsh environment of space. A team of scientists has now identified a possible […]
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Posted inPlant Biology
Growing Radish Plants On The International Space Station
Radish plants are pictured growing inside the Columbus laboratory module’s Plant Habitat-02. NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins harvested leaves from the plants for the space botany experiment that is exploring the […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Press Release, Space Stations
Sequencing Microbial DNA Samples In Orbit
NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the International Space Station’s Harmony module servicing microbial DNA samples for sequencing and identification. iss063e063823 (July 31, 2020) – Larger […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Press Release
Genome Sequence Of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Submitted To NASA Genelab Data Repository
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is the first single-cell green algae data to be submitted to NASA GeneLab’s Data Repository. Microalgae such as this convert light, water, & carbon dioxide into biomass under […]
Posted inPress Release, Space Life Science
Help Shape The Future of European Space Biology
What biology research would you conduct on the International Space Station? As the world celebrates 20 years of astronauts living and working on the International Space Station, ESA is preparing […]
Posted inPlant Biology, Press Release
Space Saplings To Inspire The Next Newton
Eight saplings grown from pips taken from Isaac Newton’s apple tree and flown in space by ESA astronaut Tim Peake are being planted across the UK and Europe. The seeds […]
Posted inPress Release, Space Physiology & Medicine
No Defects Found In Reproductive Ability Of Male Mice After A Short Stay In Space
A team of researchers led by Professor Ikawa Masahito from the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University, in a joint research project with the University of Tsukuba and […]
Posted inPress Release, Space Life Science
NASA Selects Space Biology Research Proposals to Support Moon, Mars Exploration
NASA has awarded 15 grants for new space biology research designed to help the agency achieve its goals under the Artemis lunar exploration program. Teams of investigators will use state-of-the-art […]
Posted inPress Release, Space Life Science
Understanding Aging and Muscle Loss in Space
In space, the human body loses muscle mass. Although living in microgravity requires no heavy lifting, this loss of muscle reduces physical performance. Decreased muscle mass could also prove particularly […]
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 […]