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Florida Tech, FSRI Receive $1.3 Million Federal Grant For Space Research
Melbourne FL (SPX) Jan 11, 2006 NASA's FY-2006 budget includes a $1.3 million grant, at Florida Congressman Dave Weldon's request, for a life sciences research collaboration between the Florida Institute of Technology and the Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI). The two organizations will support ongoing programs within the state's Space Life Sciences (SLS) Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, including research aimed at mitigating the negative health effects of long-duration space flight. "Certain health issues must be better understood before we send astronauts on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars," said Congressman Dave Weldon, who serves on the appropriations committee responsible for NASA's budget. "As a physician, I believe we must develop countermeasures to prevent or minimize the effects of radiation, bone demineralization, muscle atrophy, and other problems associated with human space flight. Research funded under this NASA grant to FSRI and Florida Tech will support the vision for space exploration." Florida Tech President Anthony Catanese said the collaboration underscores the university's dedication to space-related research. "We're pleased with this continuation of our leadership in space research and look forward to working with our colleagues at FSRI now and in the future," said Catanese. The NASA grant will support joint faculty appointments between Florida Tech and FSRI within the SLS Lab, support existing biomedical and other life support technology projects within the facility, and enable research by other Florida universities and companies under FSRI's Florida/NASA Matching Grant Program. Florida Tech, FSRI, and the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast will continue to work closely together to leverage the research activity to continue their successes in the expansion of aerospace and biotech programs in the state. Related Links Florida Institute of Technology SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express
Researchers Make Long DNA Wires For Future Medical And Electronic Devices
Columbus OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2005Ohio State University researchers have invented a process for uncoiling long strands of DNA and forming them into precise patterns. Ultimately, these DNA strands could act as wires in biologically based electronics and medical devices, said L. James Lee, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Ohio State University. |
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