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Healthy mouse offspring born from space preserved stem cells
Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Aug 22, 2025 A Kyoto University team has demonstrated that cryopreserved mouse spermatogonial stem cells stored aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for six months can still produce healthy offspring after transplantation. The results provide important insight into reproductive health and germline preservation during long-duration space missions. Researchers cryopreserved the mouse stem cells before launch and kept them in a deep freezer on the ISS. Once returned to Earth, the cells were thawed, expand ... read more |
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Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic diseaseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2025 New findings from the University of Utah Health suggest that the genetic adaptations enabling animals to hibernate may also lie dormant in the human genome - offering potential pathways to treat con ... more 
GSI Biophysics experiment to study brain organoids in ISS microgravity missionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 13, 2025 A GSI/FAIR research project has been cleared for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026 after approval from the German Space Agency at DLR. The HippoBox experiment will fly on the C ... more 
Astronaut sinus troubles common in spaceflight Houston study findsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Sinus and congestion issues are a frequent challenge for astronauts, according to new findings from Houston Methodist. A study led by Dr. Masayoshi Takashima reviewed 754 medical incidents among 71 ... more 
Rice students develop an award-winning adaptive exercise harness for astronauts to use in spaceHouston TX (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 In the reduced-gravity space environment, human muscles and bones atrophy faster than they do on Earth. To slow down that process, astronauts need several hours of vigorous exercise each day they ar ... more |
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NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthdayWashington (AFP) April 20, 2025 Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday. ... more 
Crew examines spaceflight-related eye changes as three astronauts prepare to return homeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week investigating how extended spaceflight alters human vision, while simultaneously conducting other scientific studies, maintaining vital systems, and prep ... more 
How next-gen wearables support astronaut health monitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 As human space missions extend in duration and complexity, maintaining astronaut health has become a top priority. A recent review in Wearable Electronics explores how flexible wearable technologies ... more 
Crew wraps week with spacesuit upgrades and experiments on respiration and circulation in orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025 The Expedition 72 team aboard the International Space Station (ISS) closed out their week with a focus on spacesuit enhancements and critical biomedical research. As one group adjusted to the rigors ... more 
Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronautsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. Thes ... more |
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Studying heart cell growth in orbit may unlock new treatments
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in every five fatalities. A key challenge lies in the heart's inability to regenerate damaged muscle tissue, often leaving patients with end-stage heart failure reliant on transplants. Seeking alternative treatments, researchers at Emory University have turned to an extraordinary environment for answers: the International Space Station (ISS). Led by Chunhui Xu, the team utilized the ISS National Laboratory to explore ... read more 
Sierra Space expands alliance with Yuri to boost biotech missions in orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Sierra Space, a top-tier commercial space and defense technology company focused on leveraging space to enhance life on Earth, has deepened its collaboration with German space biotech firm Yuri. The ... more |
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US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic dataSan Francisco (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday warned genetic testing firm 23andMe to honor its promise to protect people's personal information as it navigates bankruptcy. ... more 
Aerospace engineers to study motion sickness in spaceBoulder CO (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Don't tell Neil Armstrong, but giant leaps for mankind may leave astronauts feeling a little queasy. In a new experiment, aerospace engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder will work wi ... more
'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcySan Francisco (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles. ... more 
What happens to the human body in deep space?Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment - these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation. ... more 
Extended space diveParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 European scientists are enlisting volunteers to lie on waterbeds for 10 consecutive days in an innovative study aimed at replicating some of the physiological effects of space travel. The Viva ... more |
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