Astronauts to grow livers in space, where microgravity might help them thrive

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- Researchers plan to grow human liver organoids in microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The goal is to study how liver cells behave and develop in the unique environment of space.

- Growing liver organoids in microgravity could provide insights into the fundamental biology of liver tissue and potentially lead to advancements in regenerative medicine and organ transplantation on Earth.

- The experiment will use a specialized bioreactor designed to support the growth and development of the liver organoids in the microgravity environment of the ISS.

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