Biology and Biotechnology
The International Space Station is our planet’s state-of-the-art orbiting laboratory. Here, the crew performs research which unlocks discoveries not possible on Earth.
Station Science 101
Epigenetics Research in Space
A growing body of research suggests a link between epigenetic mechanisms and a wide variety of illnesses and behaviors, including cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune illnesses, and cognitive dysfunction. Epigenetics also plays a role in the changes humans and other living things experience in space.
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Station Science 101: Studying DNA in Space
Long-term space exploration exposes humans to radiation that can damage deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, which carries the genetic information for…
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Plants in Space
As NASA plans long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, a key factor is figuring out how to feed crews during their weeks, months, and even years in space.
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Station Science 101: Microbiology
Wherever there are humans, there are microbes, too. Bacteria and fungi live all around us, in our homes, offices, industrial…
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Protein Crystals in Microgravity
Crystals could make possible new and better versions of existing drugs to treat conditions from muscular dystrophy to cancer.
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DNA Sequencing in Space Timeline
Bacteria can be identified by their unique biological blueprint, contained within molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is made up…
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