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Astronaut Shane Kimbrough works on the Oral Biofilms in Space study

Astronaut Shane Kimbrough works on the Oral Biofilms in Space study
Astronaut Shane Kimbrough checks out sample packs for the Oral Biofilms in Space study.

iss065e093509 (June 7, 2021) — NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough checks out sample packs for the Oral Biofilms in Space study. The experiment observes how bacteria is affected by microgravity and investigates ways to counteract any potential harmful changes. Results could also have a positive influence for oral health on and off the Earth.