Understanding the Effects of Space Using Model Tissues

iss062e115369 (March 26, 2020) ---NASA astronaut Jessica Meir works on the Engineered Heart Tissues investigation in the Life Sciences Glovebox. This investigation studied how 3D cultured heart tissues behave and develop in a space environment. These studies could promote a better understanding of cardiac function in microgravity and help with the development of drugs and other applications related to heart conditions on Earth.