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IISc and ISRO - Microbial experiments

September 7 , 2021 1050 days 805 0
  • Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have developed device to conduct microbial experiments in outer space.
  • This modular, self-contained device can be used to cultivate microorganisms.
  • This in turn will enable scientists to carry out biological experiments even in outer space.
  • This study was published in Acta Astronautica.
  • Researchers showed how this device can be used to activate and track the growth of a bacterium called Sporosarcina pasteurii.

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