Astronaut Mike Barratt processes brain organoid samples

iss071e019819 (April 22, 2024) NASA astronaut Mike Barratt processes brain organoid samples made from the neural cells of patients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and primary progressive multiple sclerosis as part of the HBOND investigation. Study findings could help scientists protect the central nervous systems of crew members during spaceflight and develop treatments for patients with neurodegenerative diseases on Earth.