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NASA Funds Continuation of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Brain Cell Studies From NSCF
Millions of Americans live with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Alzheimer’s—neurodegenerative diseases with no cure and no significant biomarkers to enable early intervention. Fortunately, breakthrough research on the International Space Station (ISSInternational Space Station) offers promising avenues to better understand and fight these devastating diseases.
“Cells mature more rapidly in space, which means you can see what’s happening in an accelerated way. It would take you much longer to see those changes on the ground,” said Paula Grisanti, CEO of the National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF).
