Shear bliss: a bioreactor grows cells that resemble real tissue

Article Abstract:

Skin cultures from space shuttle trips are protected from shear forces created in landings and launchings by a rotating wall bioreactor. The skin cells grow with very similar characteristics as those found in the body. The research might assist those needing organs in the future.

Usage, Bioreactors, Artificial skin

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The next star trek

Article Abstract:

The long-term space program of the US, which includes the establishment of an orbiting space station and an exploration of the planet Mars, could be significantly delayed by budget cuts and inability of partner agencies to live up to their commitments.

Economic aspects, Discovery and exploration, Outer space, Space exploration, Space sciences

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Catching the rays: researchers get a photosynthetic process in artificial cells

Article Abstract:

Researchers at the Arizona State University have successfully demonstrated that liposomes can be made to exhibit photosynthetic properties with the addition of a porphyrin ring and ATP synthase.

Reports, Photosynthesis research, Liposomes, Membrane lipids

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