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An extreme close-up on crystals. They are geometric in shape, some looking like squares while others are hexagons. Orange light shines from behind the crystals. The light shines through the crystals that face us and highlights their edges.

Crystals Grown in Space

This image of lysozyme crystals grown aboard the International Space Station was taken after the crystals returned to Earth in April 2024. Lysozyme is a protein found in bodily fluids like tears, saliva, and milk. It is used as a control compound to demonstrate well-formed crystals.

Image Credit: Redwire

TakenJune 5, 2024

Image CreditRedwire

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