NASA astronaut Jessica Meir prepares DNA samples for sequencing

iss061e096628 (Dec. 26, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir prepares DNA samples for sequencing for the Genes in Space-6 experiment. The study explores how cells repair DNA damaged by space radiation to help learn how to protect astronauts on the space station and future missions beyond low-Earth orbit.