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Biophysics and bioengineering

Heart-on-a-chip reveals impact of spaceflight on cardiac health

07 Oct 2024 Tami Freeman
Jonathan Tsui and Stefanie Countryman with the heart-on-a-chip
Cells in space Researchers Jonathan Tsui and Stefanie Countryman conduct final preparations of the heart-on-a-chip at the Kennedy Space Center before sending their experiment to the International Space Station. (Courtesy: Devin Mair)
Astronauts spending time in the harsh environment of space often experience damaging effects on thei

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