Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #30944: Beating in Space: How Microgravity Shapes Heart Cell Development

Our hearts never stop working—but how would heart cells grow in space? Dr. Joseph Wu’s experiment, Effects of Microgravity on Stem Cell-Derived Heart Cells, explores this question by sending human-induced pluripotent stem cells to the ISS.

In microgravity, cells behave differently. This study observed how these stem cell-derived heart cells develop, mature, and beat in space. The goal is to understand heart disease better and improve treatments by studying how the lack of gravity affects cellular development.

These findings may contribute to new strategies for regenerative medicine or cardiovascular therapies on Earth. For students interested in biology or bioengineering, this research is a fascinating blend of space science and medical innovation.

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