NASA To Send Tissue Chips To Space To Test Human Health\, Genetic Changes

NASA To Send Tissue Chips To Space To Test Human Health, Genetic Changes

The "Tissue Chips in Space" initiative seeks to better understand the role of microgravity on human health and disease and to translate that understanding to improved human health on Earth, NASA said.

Science | | Updated: November 10, 2018 20:07 IST
NASA To Send Tissue Chips To Space To Test Human Health, Genetic Changes

Made of flexible plastic, tissue chips have ports to provide nutrients and oxygen to the cells.