Commander Akihiko Hoshide studies microbes called tardigrades, also known as "water bears", inside the Life Sciences Glovebox
iss065e165850 (July 13, 2021) — Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) studies microbes called tardigrades, also known as “water bears”, inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Sciences Glovebox for the Cell Science-04 biology experiment. The study seeks to identify genes that adapt best to the harsh environment of microgravity.