| NASA launched a new microbiology project aimed at developing a 3D printing tool that can handle liquids such as blood samples without spilling over in microgravity environments. 3D printing tools will be deployed at the International Space Station (ISS) and can be used to keep astronauts healthy.  The new project, called 'Spaceomics,' will build on previous research to develop an automated DNA / RNA extractor for analysis of samples using the MinION Sequencing Tool, which will contain data for extraction from blood or saliva Nucleic acid 3D printed plastic tubes.
The project is expected to reveal the reasons why astronauts weakened their immune system after living on the ISS and collected information on what microorganisms are present in the astronaut's environment that are crucial to ensuring the success of remote missions on Mars or elsewhere. Source: 天工 社 |
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