Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #32010: Regeneration of Girardia in Space: New Frontiers of Biology

The 'Regeneratsiya-Planariya' experiment explores how spaceflight conditions impact the regeneration of Girardia, a type of freshwater flatworm similar to planarians, which possess remarkable regenerative capabilities. Led by Dr. Vladimir Sychev and Dr. G. Gorgiladze from the Institute of Medical and Biological Problems (IMBP RAS), this experiment was conducted aboard expeditions 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17.

Girardia, like other flatworms, has the ability to regenerate lost body parts, and studying this process in space can provide insights into the cellular and genetic processes behind regeneration. By exposing these creatures to microgravity and space radiation, researchers aim to determine how spaceflight factors affect their ability to regenerate and how these effects might be mitigated.

This research has applications not only for understanding the biological impacts of space on living organisms but also for advancing regenerative medicine on Earth. The findings could help develop therapies for conditions such as tissue damage, injury recovery, and organ regeneration.

Funded by ROSCOSMOS, the experiment contributes to the growing body of research into the biological challenges faced by organisms in space environments.

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