"AVATAR uses organs-on-a-chip, fluid-filled devices, about the size of a flash drive, that are lined with living human cells. They are designed to mimic different human organs and can even mimic a specific person's organs."
"These organ-on-a-chip systems have been successfully tested and studied in low-Earth orbit onboard the International Space Station, but Artemis II is traveling far beyond that."
"Ultimately the experiment could help NASA one day create personalized medical kits for astronauts. That's going to be a huge step forward for us, says Anthony Colaprete, acting director of the Science Directorate at NASA's Ames Research Center."
NASA's Artemis II mission aims to enhance understanding of radiation and microgravity effects on the human body. The mission carries AVATAR, a pioneering experiment utilizing organs-on-a-chip technology. These devices, lined with living human cells, can replicate specific organs and have been studied since 2010. AVATAR will provide insights into how lunar conditions affect human health, potentially leading to personalized medical kits for astronauts. This research is crucial as NASA prepares for increased crewed space missions.
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