Translational Research Institute for Space Health
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health is seeking proposals for a health and data platform for space travel.
The astronauts will support several investigations, including ones aiming to create a protein-based artificial retina and evaluate how gut microbes change in space.
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The goal is to reduce risks from spaceflight and improve healthcare on Earth.
The data collected will be added to an open repository that other researchers can use to study the impact of spaceflight on the human body.
The astronauts currently on the International Space Station rely on telemedicine for everything from coughs to bruises.