Expedition 74 Crew Studies Microgravity Effects on Cartilage and Digestion Aboard ISS
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Mark A. Garcia
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The Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station is conducting research on how microgravity affects cartilage growth and the digestive system. This research aims to protect crew health during space missions while also improving patient care on Earth. The crew is also preparing for a robotics maintenance spacewalk scheduled for the end of the month. The unique microgravity environment of the ISS provides scientific insights that cannot be obtained in Earth's gravity, helping develop space-influenced therapies, medicines, and products for human health advances.
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This helps scientists, doctors, and engineers develop space-influenced therapies, medicines, and products leading to advances in human health.
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