Biotechnology System (BTS) cell culture module on the Mir Space Station. The BTS unit is designed to provide a facility to conduct biotechnology experiments such as tissue culture, protein crystal growth, and fundamental biotechnology investigations in microgravity. The bioreactor, a cell culture device, can be seen through the window of the BTS. During the NASA-3 research increment, scientists studied cartilage growth in space. The spherical solids suspended in the liquid medium are the cartilage constructs.
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Curator:
Julie Oliveaux
Responsible NASA Official: John Uri |
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