In May 2026, astronauts of NASA conducted
biomedical experiments aboard the International Space Station
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In May 2026, astronauts
of NASA conducted biomedical experiments aboard the International Space Station
(ISS).
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The experiments focused
on cancer therapeutics, cartilage tissue growth, heart stem cells, and
DNA-inspired nanomaterials.
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The work was carried out
during Expedition 74.
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The research used the
Japanese Kibo laboratory module and its Life Science Glovebox.
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NASA Flight Engineer
Chris Williams installed Space Cancer Therapeutics hardware inside the Kibo
module.
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The experiment studied
the effects of microgravity on an anti-cancer drug and its molecular
mechanisms.
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The research mainly
focused on pancreatic cancer therapies.
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Scientists also examined
the behaviour of drugs in space conditions.
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NASA Flight Engineer
Jessica Meir studied methods to grow cartilage tissue in space.
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Specialised equipment
inside Kibo’s Life Science Glovebox was used for the study.
¨ Cartilage is a connective tissue found in joints, the nose, the ear, and the rib cage.z
¨ The purpose of the research was to understand three-dimensional (3D) tissue formation under microgravity conditions.
