Worms In Space: Exploring Health Effects of Microgravity
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 14:40
in Astronomy & Space
To prepare for people for safely journeying into space for extended periods of time in the future, it's crucial to gain a better understanding of the biophysics involved within reduced gravity and microgravity environments. To this end, a team of University of Delaware researchers is preparing to send transparent microscopic worms called "Caenorhabditas elegans" up to the International Space Station.