News About Space Medicine
May 22, 2025
US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care
New York (AFP) May 4, 2025

Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market. ... more

Redwire boosts space-based pharma tech with new crystallizer and gold nanoparticle test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent force in space infrastructure innovation, has expanded its pharmaceutical research efforts in orbit with the deployment of new crystallization technology ... more

NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Washington (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 home
Los 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 monitoring
Sydney, 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 orbit
Los 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 astronauts
Los 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

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 l ... more

Sierra Space expands alliance with Yuri to boost biotech missions in orbit
Los 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

US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic data
San 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 space

'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy

What happens to the human body in deep space?

Extended space dive

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Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic research

Jumping workouts could help astronauts on the moon and Mars

ZeroG may cause cancer in space but on Earth, it could help develop treatments

Emory researchers explore heart cell growth in space to advance treatments on Earth

Peak Performance in Microgravity