Colorectal cancer organoids← Previous revisionRevision as of 23:38, 19 October 2026 Line 87: Line 87: The Commercially Enabled Rapid Space Science initiative includes an evaluation of a compact microplate reader for analyzing biological samples aboard the ISS. The experiment tests the device's ability to measure biomarkers, including antibodies, antigens, and proteins. Rapid onboard analysis could help researchers detect infections and other health issues in astronauts without having to wait for samples to be returned to Earth.{{Cite web |date=2026-10-12 |title=NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research - NASA Science |url=https://science.nasa.gov/missions/station/nasas-spacex-crs-35-mission-to-launch-health-research/ |access-date=2026-10-13 |language=en-US}} The Commercially Enabled Rapid Space Science initiative includes an evaluation of a compact microplate reader for analyzing biological samples aboard the ISS. The experiment tests the device's ability to measure biomarkers, including antibodies, antigens, and proteins. Rapid onboard analysis could help researchers detect infections and other health issues in astronauts without having to wait for samples to be returned to Earth.{{Cite web |date=2026-10-12 |title=NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research - NASA Science |url=https://science.nasa.gov/missions/station/nasas-spacex-crs-35-mission-to-launch-health-research/ |access-date=2026-10-13 |language=en-US}} === Colorectal cancer organoids === === Tumor AVatars in Space (TAVIS) === Researchers at the [[Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine]] are using organoids grown from patient-donated colorectal cancer cells to investigate responses to chemotherapy and identify potential targets for new cancer treatments. The research aims to improve models of individual tumors and support the development of more personalized treatment strategies.{{Cite web |last=Elkavich |first=Amy |date=2026-10-13 |title=Biomedical Studies, NSF-Funded Science, Student-Led Projects, and More on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 |url=https://issnationallab.org/press-releases/launch-spacex-crs-35/ |access-date=2026-10-13 |website=ISS National Lab |language=en}} Researchers at the [[Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine]] are using organoids grown from patient-derived colorectal cancer cells to investigate responses to chemotherapy under microgravity, and to identify potential targets for new cancer treatments. The research aims to improve chemotherapy response in patients and support the development of more personalized treatment strategies.{{Cite web |last=Elkavich |first=Amy |date=2026-10-13 |title=Biomedical Studies, NSF-Funded Science, Student-Led Projects, and More on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 |url=https://issnationallab.org/press-releases/launch-spacex-crs-35/ |access-date=2026-10-13 |website=ISS National Lab |language=en}} === Wildfire-related mudflow research === === Wildfire-related mudflow research ===