Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #32296: Building Blood Vessels in Space: Growing Liver and Kidney Tissues in Microgravity

This cutting-edge study, led by the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, explores how microgravity influences the growth of blood vessels in bioengineered liver and kidney tissues. Vascularization—the formation of capillaries and vessels—is essential for the survival of lab-grown organs. On Earth, gravity complicates this process by pulling fluids downward, which can hinder uniform tissue growth. The ISS offers a weightless lab where cells can self-organize more naturally. Results from this experiment could fast-track organ engineering, offering solutions to transplant shortages and pioneering medical treatments on Earth and in future space colonies.

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