A centuries-old materials bonding process is being tested aboard the International Space Station in an experiment that could pave the way for more materials research of its kind aboard the orbiting laboratory. Sintering is the process of heating different materials to compress their particles together. “In space the rules of sintering change,” said Rand German,…
Space Radiation Won’t Stop NASA’s Human Exploration
While it’s true that space radiation is one of the biggest challenges for a human journey to Mars, it’s also true that NASA is developing technologies and countermeasures to ensure a safe and successful journey to the red planet. “Some people think that radiation will keep NASA from sending people to Mars, but that’s not…
NASA’s Twin Study Investigates Metabolites
You may think you’re just an average Joe, but according to your metabolomics data your body is percolating some expressive information about your daily life. “Metabolomics measures small molecules called metabolites that reflect the physiology of the body, and can reveal specific details about you. Researchers can see specific metabolites — such as caffeine —…
Squeezing Innovation Out of the NASA Twins Study: Pipetting and Cell Isolation in Space
Just like early explorers, NASA Twins Study investigators are venturing into new territory. Conducting human omics research on twin astronauts as part of the One Year Mission that took place aboard the International Space Station is one such venture. As technology evolves so does the research. NASA is evaluating more efficient and innovative research techniques…
NASA Studies Simulated Radiation
In each life a little rain must fall, but in space, one of the biggest risks to astronauts’ health is radiation “rain”. NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) is simulating space radiation on Earth following upgrades to the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory. These upgrades help researchers…
NASA Releases ‘Omics—Advancing Personalized Medicine from Space to Earth’
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) is releasing the video “Omics: Advancing Personalized Medicine from Space to Earth”, to highlight its Twins Study, coinciding with National Twins Days. This is the last video in a series of eight which explores space through you by using omics to look more closely at the unique health of an…