Astronauts Could Grow Their Own Medicines in Space Using Plants
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a method to grow pharmaceutical compounds directly in plants for use in space. This innovation aims to solve the problem of medication degradation during long-duration space missions where resupply is impossible.
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This technology could enable self-sustaining medical care for astronauts on deep-space missions, such as trips to Mars, by reducing reliance on Earth-based supply chains.
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