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Immunofluorescence image of breast cancer cells (MCF 7) treated with a MicroQuin therapeutic taken at 100x magnification. The staining of the cell shows a normal nucleus (blue) with the endoplasmic reticulum (green) localized of the cell showing significant vacuolation. This image shows a unique form of cell death, known as paraptosis, induced by MicroQuins therapeutics which offers a unique treatment for cancer.

October 17, 2024

Orbital Oncology: 3D Cell Cultures in Space Reveal the Secret to Killing Cancer Cells on...

Sometimes, science reveals something so unexpected and wonderous that it almost feels magical.

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Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques onboard the International Space Station

April 23, 2024

From Root Cause to Remedy: Can Microgravity Help Prevent Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis?

Space-based research aims to treat the underlying causes of an "epidemic" among female athletes: post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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NASA astronaut Megan McArthur tends to cotton growth chambers during the TIC TOC experiment.

September 29, 2023

Cultivating the Cosmos: Decoding Crop Resilience Through Space-Grown Cotton

By decoding why cotton grows better in space than on Earth, researchers may be able to write a new chapter in farming.

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NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren processes samples inside the Life Science Glovebox for the Immunosenescence space biology study.

September 29, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of the Immune System: How Tissue Chips in Space Could Hold the Key

They say you’re only as old as you feel, but in reality, you’re only as old as your immune cells.

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September 29, 2023

View From the Cupola: Susan Margulies

It is my pleasure to introduce this latest issue of Upward and the fascinating work being done onboard the space station.

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ESA astronaut Lt. Samantha Cristoforetti installing the Ring Sheared Drop system.

September 29, 2023

A Small Drop With a Big Impact: Fundamental Science in Space to Improve Medicine on Earth

Studying a drop of protein solution in space could be key to improving pharmaceutical manufacturing on Earth.

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ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman work in the Microgravity Science Glovebox onboard the ISS

June 29, 2023

Heating Things Up in Microgravity: Experiments in Space Answer Burning Questions About Fire...

Learning how flames behave in microgravity may improve fire safety models for buildings and other structures on Earth.

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins working on the cool flames investigation preparation.

June 29, 2023

Going Cool to Go Green: Studying Cool Flames in Space to Improve Engine Efficiency

To better study cool flames, scientists needed a laboratory not on Earth but in space.

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A view of the miniPCR device in the cupola on the International Space Station.

June 22, 2022

From Science Fairs to Space: Student Experiments Help Launch New Era of Space-Based Research

To advance scientific discovery in new ways, scientists are taking their experiments and labs to an environment unlike any other.

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December 23, 2019

The View From the Cupola: Erik Svedberg

I am very excited to introduce this special issue of Upward to you, as its focus is on materials research in space.

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view from cupola lucie low

December 23, 2019

The View From the Cupola: Lucie Low

This special issue of Upward will revisit some of the most groundbreaking life sciences research done on the ISS National Lab.

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European Space Agency astronaut Alex Gerst preparing to transfer algae from a fully grown culture to new media.

July 11, 2019

Spaceflight Studies for a Sustainable Future

Scientists are leveraging the ISS National Lab to gain insights into global environmental challenges and develop new solutions.

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