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Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases: NASA’s SpaceX CRS-30 Mission

NASA's SpaceX mission to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases

In an unprecedented move towards understanding and potentially halting the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, NASA’s SpaceX CRS-30 Mission, in collaboration with the National Stem Cell Foundation, is set to launch its 6th investigation into the mysteries of these conditions. This mission marks a significant step forward in the fight against debilitating diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s […]

Defying Gravity: How Space-Based Stem Cell Research Could Revolutionize Medicine

Cedars-Sinai sends stem cells to space

Cedars-Sinai investigators, in partnership with Axiom Space of Houston, are preparing to send stem cells to space in early May to study the effects of microgravity on their production. This groundbreaking mission, funded by NASA, will involve astronauts manufacturing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. The […]