March 25, 2025
What if an observation about cancer cells in space could lead to life-saving treatments for heart failure on Earth?
Osteoarthritis affects one in seven Americans and currently, the only long term solution is surgery.
Treatments for age-related macular degeneration remain frustratingly reactive: slow the decline, cushion the fall.
November 13, 2024
Most people think of viruses as villains. However, sometimes viruses can be good—even heroic.
April 23, 2024
Space-based research aims to treat the underlying causes of an "epidemic" among female athletes: post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
February 27, 2023
To take a shot at a “holy grail” of cancer drug discovery, researchers set their sights on space.
July 26, 2022
The microgravity environment of the ISS allowed researchers to do something that had never been achieved on Earth.
December 23, 2019
This special issue of Upward will revisit some of the most groundbreaking life sciences research done on the ISS National Lab.
July 11, 2019
The microgravity environment of the ISS National Lab allows scientists to study cells in ways not possible on the ground.
Scientists are leveraging the ISS National Lab to gain insights into global environmental challenges and develop new solutions.
Imagine that you could test your idea in space onboard the International Space Station. Are such imaginings far-fetched?
December 12, 2018
Successful ZBLAN fiber production on the ISS National Lab could pave the way for large-scale commercial manufacturing in LEO.
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