NASA astronaut Megan McArthur loads protein crystallography plates for the Real-time Protein Crystal Growth experiment.
iss065e085491 (June 3, 2021) — NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur loads protein crystallography plates with protein solutions for the Real-time Protein Crystal Growth experiment. The biotechnology study demonstrates new methods for producing high-quality protein crystals in microgravity. Results may help identify new targets and develop better drugs to treat a variety of diseases on Earth and advance the commercialization of low-Earth orbit.