Out of this world: New study investigates infection of human cells in space

Friday, April 2, 2010 - 15:28 in Biology & Nature

On April 5, researchers will see their latest experiment launched into low earth orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery on mission STS-131.The goals of the team's research are to provide fundamental new insight into the infectious disease process, and further understanding of other progressive diseases, including immune disorders and cancer.

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