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For over 25 years, the International Space Station (ISS) has served as a unique orbiting laboratory, advancing science and preparing humans for future deep space exploration. Microgravity allows researchers to grow high-quality protein crystals that unlock new cancer therapies and study how the human body adapts to space.
Key discoveries include the historic “Twins Study,” which analyzed how a year in space affects human DNA and physiology, and the first successful DNA sequencing in orbit. Scientists are also developing sustainable farming systems to feed future astronauts and using Earth-based simulations to prepare for missions to the Moon and Mars. Through research on the ISS, scientists gain vital knowledge that improves human health on Earth.
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