Could the answers to cancer lie in space? Why off-Earth . . . For the same reasons, though, space may be the perfect place to study cancer — and someday even treat it This year, tumors grown in laboratories on Earth are headed to the ISS as part of the
To study cancer ‘kill switch,’ UC San Diego scientists will . . . Rebecsinib targets ADAR1, a gene known to drive cancer progression and drug resistance On prior space missions, the drug showed the ability to halt the growth of cancer organoids, miniature versions of cancerous tumors, offering hope that it could stop disease recurrence and metastasis — thought to be the primary cause of cancer deaths
Beyond Earth: The Future of Cancer Clinical Trials in Space Overcoming the challenges of space-based cancer research requires innovative solutions Advancements in robotics and automation can streamline the process of transporting samples to and from the ISS, ensuring their integrity
Leveraging space innovations for cancer breakthroughs on . . . Space science is reshaping oncology by providing novel insights into cancer biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics The unique space environment - characterized by microgravity and cosmic radiation - induces profound alterations in cancer cell behavior, immune responses, and tumor microenvironment ( …
Cancer research in space for life on earth The research has broad potential beyond the space station, as scientists hope to discover new disease progression mechanisms and identify new therapeutic targets The study's findings could lead to more effective cancer treatments and improved outcomes for patients worldwide